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Come help us support the collective efforts of youth, parents, community organizations, schools, businesses, faith communities and local governments to create a network of supports that ensure youth academic success and thriving communities!

Multnomah County Department of County Human Services (DCHS) invites applications for one (1) Full time Program Specialist position. This position is scheduled as routine telework, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Youth and Family Services, 209 SW 4th Avenue, Portland OR 97204.

About the position: In this Program Specialist role, you will be responsible for program development tasks associated with programs and contracts funded through the Department of County Human Services, Youth and Family Services Division. You will actively engage in research, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the SUN Community School model and related programs within the SUN Service System, including P-3 (prenatal-3rd grade) and other youth and family support programs. You will provide technical assistance on full-service community schools and related topic areas (such as chronic absence and family support and engagement). You will also participate in contract development and management.

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The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, equity is at the core of what we do. 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.

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 page.

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NOTE: This position also requires subject matter expertise in full service community schools (models, best practices, program components, advisory bodies, annual planning, fundraising and partnership development) as defined by the Coalition for Community Schools. Expertise is typically gained through direct experience in implementing or supporting the full service community school model/strategy. This experience may include coordinating a community school and related activities; supervising or managing community school coordinators; and/or providing training and technical assistance to others about how to successfully develop, implement and sustain full-service community schools.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Application Packet: (Attachments other than cover letters will not be reviewed unless specifically requested.)

1. A completed online application and / or resume. Please make sure that you provide enough detail about your work experience and transferable skills to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the TO QUALIFY section above.

2. An attached cover letter. Your cover letter should address the skills and strengths you can bring to this position including: (a) Your knowledge of the SUN Community School Model; (b) Your direct experience with the full service community school strategy, including details about the community served and your specific responsibilities; (c) Youth and Family Social Service Program implementation; (d) Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with diverse co-workers, partner staff and other shareholders.

Note for internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. -

We will not review attached files that are not your resume or documentation that establishes your eligibility for veterans' preference. (The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all attachments by the closing date of the recruitment. Please attach veterans' preference documentation to the separate Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire, not the regular application. Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible if you experience complications uploading your attachments.)

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

1. Initial review of minimum qualifications

2. Cover letter review

3. Phone screen

4. Consideration of top candidates

5. Background and reference checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

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 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 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.

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Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

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