What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refugee Sponsorship Coordinator (Program Analyst 3). Limited Duration until 9/30/2025. position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
02/25/2025
Application Deadline:
03/03/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$6,348 - $9,370
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Refugee Sponsorship Coordinator (Program Analyst 3). Limited Duration until 9/30/2025.
Job Description:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the
Equity North Star
as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.
This is a Limited Duration position until September 30, 2025. This is a hybrid position, working remote permitted.
Would you like the opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources? Do you enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and learning together in service of children, families, and communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!
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When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
- Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision.
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We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Starhas four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
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We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packagesincluding health, dental, vision and much more!
Join our Refugee Program Unit as an Analyst!
We are seeking a talented individual to serve as a Refugee Sponsorship Coordinator for the Self Sufficiency Program’s Refugee Program Unit. This position assists the State Refugee Coordinator to administer, coordinate and develop a variety of refugee social services for children, adults, and families statewide to ensure physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, and to connect them to additional resources in their geographic area.
What you need to qualify / Minimum qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four (4) years experience coordinating or administering a program; OR,
- Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Essential attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience in contracts and budget management.
- Service monitoring, data collection, and report writing experience.
- Federal and State Refugee policy knowledge.
- Understanding and/or experience of the legislative process.
- Community Coordination experience within refugee communities and service providers.
- Excellent writing skills.
Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.
Your duties at a glance
- Participate in developing statewide program directives within the parameters set by the Department to meet state/federal requirements and legislative intent.
- Advise the Department on program impacts from state/federal legislative actions or proposed actions with detailed analysis and recommendation with the consideration of potential effects on program budget, operations, contracts, staffing levels, and service delivery.
- Research and analyze state/federal laws and regulations, court suits, hearing orders, audit findings, quality control findings, state/federal data reports and other information to identify policy requirements, options and conflicts.
- Provide consultation on the development of training materials, review and revise training materials, and provide training to ODHS staff and external partners and contractors as appropriate.
- Prepare and present recommendations on all aspects of program implementation and service delivery including program standards, monitoring procedures, program assessment, performance measures, budget and administrative controls, contract performance and corrective actions.
- Assist Secretary of State, federal agencies and other entities in audits by providing technical support for data research and interpretation.
- Independently research and respond to legislative inquiries, advocate correspondence, federal agency correspondence, community complaints and surveys from local and national organizations. Responses may include writing for the Director’s signature.
Working conditions
- Specific work hours are flexible, although most required meetings will occur between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
- This position is based out of Salem, Oregon with a hybrid or remote work option within the State of Oregon (surrounding Oregon border towns acceptable). Please note that the travel policy for hybrid and remote work models does not permit mileage nor travel reimbursement for staff traveling from their home to the central workplace.
- The ability to report to Salem or other ODHS facilities may be required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.
- Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.
- Requires frequent use of a PC, which includes repetitious hand movement.
- Requires working with a wide variety of people, interpersonal contacts and sensitive or confidential situations, which may occasionally expose the employee to challenging situations.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.”
Application instructions & requirements
Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- A cover letter is required. The cover letter should be no longer than 2 pages and clearly describe how you meet the essential attributes listed above. Failure to submit the required cover letter may remove your application from consideration.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
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If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.
- After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
Additional requirements
- Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services 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. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- A valid driver’s license or other acceptable method of transportation may be required.
Helpful information
- This position is management service and not represented by a union.
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
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Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our Oregon job opportunitiespage.
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If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact brent.lawrence@odhs.oregon.gov
- Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
