Job description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$72,173.41 - $108,261.31 Annual
Department:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS)
Job Type:
Regular Non-Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
This position is open until filled with the first round of review happening on 01/25/2023.
Overview:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Multnomah County provides services to immigrants and refugees regardless of immigration status and is a member of “Welcoming America”, a national network of local governments and nonprofits that shares best practices on serving immigrant and refugee residents.
This new program seeks to build from the work Multnomah County has engaged in to become a Welcoming County with this position, which focuses on advancing equity with and improving the quality of life for immigrant and refugee communities living in Multnomah County. This position supports the DCHS Director to advance this new program by working with the County Chair, internal County departments, community members, refugee resettlement agencies, the State of Oregon and other agencies to review, refine and advance key strategies and initiatives that improve communication and connections for immigrants and refugees with County and community programs and resources. This position will be planning and directing highly visible and sensitive initiatives focused on immigrant and refugee communities that will include department-specific labor and collective bargaining agreements
As the Immigration and Refugee Coordinator, other duties will include:
Program Planning and Implementation
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Work with the DCHS Director to implement a highly complex and visible initiative to support immigrants and refugees.
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Work with DCHS Leadership, the Chair’s Office, internal County departments, the Immigrant and Refugee Employee Resource Group, community members, refugee resettlement agencies, the State of Oregon and other agencies to review, refine and advance recommendations and strategies identified in the 2022 Immigrant and Refugee Mapping Project Report.
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Lead the development of an implementation plan, timeline and work plan for implementing priority strategies, using racial justice and equity as guiding principles throughout the development and implementation of the plan
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Lead the development of short-term and long-term key performance indicators to track outcomes of the implementation of key initiatives, with a particular focus on measuring outcomes for immigrant and refugee communities
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Provide regular reports to community stakeholders, DCHS and County Leadership regarding progress on implementation
Strategic Analyst and Policy Development
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Identify and lead additional research and engagement to explore and expand on key themes from the 2022 I&R Report
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Identify areas requiring new or updated policies, procedures and systems and lead their development and implementation
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Ensure that an equity and racial justice lens is applied throughout the development or update of policies, procedures and systems
Community Partnership and Resource Development
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Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets, develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments
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Participate in forecasting additional funds staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts, coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget
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Increase the accessibility and reach of resources tools to promote awareness of and accessibility to the County services for immigrant and refugee communities.
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Develop and publicize processes for individuals and community stakeholders to elevate concerns and complaints to County leadership for resolution. This may include sensitive information with collective bargaining and personnel impacts
Cross-County and Cross Jurisdiction Coordination and Alignment
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Identify key stakeholders within the County and across jurisdictions for each of the strategic priority areas. Focus on stakeholder groups, such as employee resource groups and advisory bodies, that are focused and/or led by immigrants and refugees.
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Identify strategies that require cross-system support for implementation and develop champions and plans to address these areas
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Provide expert guidance to other County departments, other jurisdictions and the community based stakeholders regarding issues and concerns impacting immigrants and refugee communities.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Training:
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University, or equivalent years of experience, and three (3) to six (6) years experience in direct supervision over staff; and,
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Six (6) years and more ability to perform high level project management and reporting outcomes to upper management, can be concurrent with years of experience above.
Multnomah County COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED:
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. Complete the application
2. Attach a
Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications;
AND
3. Attach a
separate Cover Letter / Document, no more than two pages, answering the following question:
Please read the conclusion of this
excerpt;
from the
“A State of Immigrants”: A New Look at the Immigrant Experience in Oregon report.
Through this position, what role(s) could Multnomah County play to align with the State of Oregon’s agenda to advance the lived experience of immigrants and refugees?
Note:
Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. -
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Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
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Navigate to your profile in Workday (see:My Career Profile) and click on the “Career” section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
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When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
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External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) throughhttps://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
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Do not click the “Submit” button before you upload your documents.
After You Apply:
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Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
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Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
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Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
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Initial review of minimum qualifications
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Resume and Cover Letter Review
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Phone screen
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Consideration of top candidates
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Language assessment
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Background, reference
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is not eligible for overtime.
Type: Non-Represented
FLSA: Exempt
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Nicole Cole
Email:
nicole.cole@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (503) 9887767 x87767
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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