REACH Nutrition Program Specialist - Black/African American Culture KSA

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We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

The REACH Nutrition Program Specialist will lead the nutrition strategies and activities for the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant. The primary focus of this position is to provide organizational leadership in nutrition and food insecurity policies; and to identify evidence-informed strategies that support the implementation of culturally informed programs, monitor and provide ongoing technical assistance and evaluation by working directly with a variety of community groups and internal staff and programs. The REACH program works to implement population-wide strategies to promote nutrition, physical activity and community-clinical linkages in the Black/African American and African Immigrant/Refugee communities. As the REACH Nutrition Program Specialist, this position will collaborate with internal and external partners to implement the nutrition strategy. This position also works to support Public Health Division-wide strategies and REACH contracted partners to develop and implement policy, environment, and systems-based change strategies to slow and reduce determinants of health disparities including but not limited to obesity and chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. This position develops policy and programming recommendations for the REACH portfolio and collaborates to support increased access to nutrition and improve food access and security. This position will work in the Gateway Children’s Center and will work a hybrid schedule which may require on-site work in community settings.

As the REACH Nutrition Program Specialist, you will:

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.

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SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

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

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. 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 Gateway Children Center 10305 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the page.

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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