[HIV-STD-Prevention] Job posting for Limited Duration Harm Reduction Program Supervisor #u#

[Bortoli Gianna A]

Hello everyone,

I am hoping that you can share this opportunity with folks in your networks, or consider it for yourself. We are actively recruiting for a Limited Duration Harm Reduction Program Supervisor for Multnomah County Health Department to provide coverage for me. Our aim is to onboard as soon as possible to provide training and cross-coverage with me until I go on parental leave sometime in mid-late December, when the person would be the interim covering supervisor in my absence.

For more information and to apply, please go to the Workday job posting<https://multco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Multco_Jobs/job/Portland-OR/Harm-Reduction-Program-Supervisor---LDA_R-12859>.


Pay Range:
$75,782.08 - $113,674.38 Annual

Department:
Health Department

Job Type:
Limited Duration

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 22, 2023

The Opportunity:

This Work Matters!

This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA). Limited Duration Assignments are expected to last up to two (2) years, but may end sooner.

The Program Supervisor provides direct supervision, technical expertise, and quality assurance to the Harm Reduction team as well as community partner agencies as needed. The supervisor develops, implements, monitors projects for the Harm Reduction Program. Harm Reduction services are designed to engage individuals who may not be ready to stop substance use by offering strategies to reduce risks. Services include Syringe Exchange, Overdose Prevention, client testing, and support of clinical services. This position is part of the Communicable Disease/Sexually Transmitted Disease/HIV/HCV and Adolescent Health Promotion Programs Leadership Team. The incumbent in this position leads and oversees program activities with clients, community members, and community partner agencies. They conduct process improvement and operations work-flow analyses of program informatics systems and provide direct supervision to the Harm Reduction team. The position develops policies and procedures for the program that align with Harm Reduction principles and strategies while also maintaining compliance with HIPAA, Oregon Public Health Statutes, grant requirements, and County confidentiality and data security policies. The Program Supervisor requires professional experience and/or training in the fields of Harm Reduction services, trauma informed care, HIV, sexual health, data collection, organizational and project management processes, as well as cultural familiarity and competency with historically under-served, highly stigmatized populations. Populations served include those experiencing substance use disorders, mental health disorders, houselessness, those with deep trauma history, sporadic engagement in medical care, and/or those who have been involved in the justice system. This position requires the ability to work in an effective, respectful and culturally competent manner with team members, community partners, and clientele to provide a full complement of services that prevent infections and work to eliminate health disparities. The employee will be required to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights and occasional holidays as needed to support the program.

This position will work in the Southeast Health Center and Menlo Park Plaza and may have the option to work a telework schedule.

As the Program Supervisor, you will:

  *   Ensure training of Harm Reduction staff including written training materials, plans and demonstrated competency tools
  *   Recommend personnel actions such as hiring of new staff and program volunteers, promotion, transfer and disciplinary action to insure adequate and competent staffing
  *   Review staff work performance in order to assess whether staff meet agreed upon program goals, objectives and target dates
  *   Perform daily and monthly quality assurance activities for the Harm Reduction team and ensure quality, completeness, and policy compliance team activities and reports.
  *   Work with the Program Manager, CD/HIV STD Director, and Health Officer to define project scope, goals, budget, and funding options.
  *   Participate in strategic planning, community partnership development, and policy efforts.
  *   Investigate and develop new approaches and communications strategies to increase understanding of Harm Reduction Program services and strengthen information sharing with community stakeholders.
  *   Support staff in navigating challenging political issues and sensitive environments and provide feedback and suggestions on how to address situations.
  *   Identify emerging or innovative best practices in Harm Reduction strategies and STD/HIV Prevention.
  *   Advance the Public Health Division priority of advancing equity and inclusion in line with the Multnomah County Workforce Equity plan.
  *   Perform other duties as assigned including cross-programmatic work, self-initiated projects and Health Department initiatives such as emergency preparedness/response.

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 discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process<https://multco.us/jobs/selection-process>.

Minimum Required Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.

  *   Education/Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree AND

  *   Experience: Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

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 experiences 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.
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Kelsi Junge, MPH
Harm Reduction Program Supervisor
STD | HIV | Hepatitis C | Communicable Disease Prevention
Multnomah County Health Department
kelsi.junge at multco.us<mailto:kelsi.knavel at multco.us>
Office: 503-988-7094 | Mobile: 503-318-7453
Pronouns: She/Her

"Harm Reduction is compassion; it's accepting people where they are at and supporting any positive change. Harm Reduction enables people to value themselves, make informed decisions, stay alive, and be healthy." Lyndsay Hartman, Harm Reduction as an act of compassion - TEDx

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