| Post Code: D716 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS6055 | |
| Classification Number: C1338 | |
| Open: 01/31/2006 | |
| Close: 02/21/2006 | |
| Location: Portland | |
This employment opportunity is with Seniors and People with Disabilities, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one part-time opening located within the Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program in Portland. This position is represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS Three years experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting information, rules, and policy; or three years experience as a trainer or work experience that included presenting information to groups OR; A Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Psychology, Business or Public Administration, Training and Development, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources or related field. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100 and A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview. Working knowledge of deaf/hard of hearing/late deafened cultures and of defining characteristics and accommodation needs of people in those communities. Experience using assistive technology and communicating in American Sign Language. Experience presenting educational materials to adults. You may deliver, mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline. Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Janet Murray
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249 or 503-378-8463
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/index.shtml Call the DHS Job Line at 503-945-5742. Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position will assist in the coordination, development and delivery of a variety of training and education programs and will present information to a variant of audiences including agency staff, community groups and Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumers. Requires significant interface with employees (at all levels) throughout the agency and community. Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships, ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment and the ability to work well with diverse backgrounds and skill levels is necessary. Requires excellent time management skills. WORKING CONDITIONS The person in this position works a professional workweek and the incumbent's flexibility to this work schedule is considered a condition of employment. It is understood that the hours of work may vary from day to day, week to week. The hiring manager will work with the incumbent to determine work schedule specifics. Frequent and regular travel throughout the state to provide training to State agency staff. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU: Reviewed the “Qualifications” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application? Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this announcement on your application? Included your social security number on the front page of your application? Signed and dated your application? Attached any required supplemental information as listed in the “Submit the Following” section? ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.dhs.state.or.us/admin/hr/salary/index.htm PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
