Job Description
Salary: $29.59 - $39.64 Hourly
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 082-2025-1
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: HHS - BH - Addiction Treatment Svcs
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
Closing Date: 1/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and results-driven Program Coordinator for our Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) grant. This position requires a strong blend of program coordination, budget management, data collection and reporting and collaborative engagement with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will be adept at coordinating program deliverables, tracking progress, and ensuring timely and effective outcomes. If you enjoy a fast paced and diverse work environment, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Perform research, planning, design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of complex department or countywide programs, projects or grants. Recommend appropriate courses of action based on extensive evaluation and analysis of respective program effectiveness. Fulfills the primary responsibility of coordinating and monitoring of resources to improve the quality of client services. Incumbents possess backgrounds of specific preparation in the appropriate discipline. Assignments are performed without close supervision.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work under the general direction of assigned management personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision is not a responsibility of this classification; however, incumbents in this classification may exercise lead responsibilities over one or more employees engaged in closely related duties.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following Coordinates the Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) grant including building budgets, tracking deliverables, managing contractors, collecting data for building reports, and convening meetings with stakeholders.
- Recommends policy goals and objectives for program area, interprets policy and procedures, assures compliance, monitors non-compliance and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Gathers and compiles data and information, prepares reports and makes recommendations to executive team monthly.
- Provides technical assistance and advice to advisory councils, commissions and agencies, both private and public.
- Identifies key community stakeholders, keeps a pulse on community initiatives related to substance use treatment and prevention.
- Monitors programs including gathering information and reports from agencies that are contracted with Marion County to provide services under the BHRN grant.
- Coordinates Supported Employment referrals and Housing Barrier Removal requests.
- Works with external partners and stakeholders, including PacificSource, Oregon Health Authority, Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS), Marion County Sheriff's Office (LEAD/Deflection), Marion County District Attorney's office (RESTORE Court), community organizations, and the State of Oregon to communicate compliance objectives.
- Enlists input from stakeholders in program development and planning.
Attends meetings, coordinates and develops communication materials, facilitates group discussions and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Utilizes quality improvement strategies to improve project outcomes.
- Uses evidence-based information and materials in the development of initiatives and communications.
- Communicates effectively in writing, conversation, and presentations, and tailors the message to the audience.
- Facilitates group discussions to achieve effective participation and consensus.
- Works with the department Public Information Officers (PIOs) to support culturally responsive and inclusive public outreach and communications.
- Attends the Mental Health Advisory Committee and Local Alcohol & Drug Planning Committee.
- Attends meetings at various locations.
- Performs other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING - Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, social work or related field; AND
- Two years of responsible experience in program coordination, planning, development and evaluation; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:
- The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
- This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
- This position is represented by a union.
- This is a full-time regular position, which is eligible for overtime.
- Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon department and program needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of methods and techniques of program research, design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; principles and practices of contract monitoring; grant writing techniques; methodologies of program assessment and evaluation; resources available necessary to plan, develop and administer programs in areas of specialty.
Skill and ability in English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics; applying knowledge to the development, implementing and evaluating of programs; setting goals, planning, establishing and implementing procedures; compiling data from various sources, analyzing data, preparing evaluative reports and integrating plans; developing and maintaining productive liaison and contacts with citizen boards, commissions, public and private agencies, department programs and County departments; communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; effectively analyzing data and results of evaluative research; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers and the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries up to 5 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 5 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
VISA SPONSORSHIP Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE - One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
- Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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Indicate how many years of experience you have in program coordination, planning, development, and evaluation. (One year of experience is equal to 2,080 hours)
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- 6 years or more
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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have in grant management, budgeting and compliance.
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- 6 years or more
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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported in detail by the work experience section of your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer.
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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have in data collection and reporting.
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