Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range: $125,453.55 - $200,725.85 Annual
Department: Health Department
Job Type: Regular Non-Represented
Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
About the Position: This is a senior leadership, division director position responsible for strategic direction, administrative and programmatic oversight for the Health Department’s three correctional facilities. The position reports to the Health Department Director.
The Corrections Health Director has divisional and management responsibility for programs and staff located at Multnomah County Detention Center, Multnomah County Juvenile Center, and Inverness Jail. This position represents corrections health within the Health Department on a variety of committees and task forces implementing the connection between corrections and health care within Multnomah County, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO), the metropolitan area, the state of Oregon and beyond. This position is responsible for creating and supporting a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations within the correctional system and serves in the office and in the community.
The Ideal Candidate: The Multnomah County Health Department seeks an adeptly qualified candidate with the ability to understand strategic visions/goals and who can operationalize them. We are seeking a strong administrator who is able to understand complex corrections health issues, community settings, budgets, and implement quality improvements and systems change.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong public health experience and education that demonstrates regulatory knowledge in compliance with federal, state, and local policies in corrections health or social service settings. Financial acumen is essential for overseeing budgets, contract management, and human resource management. The ideal candidate should also excel in communication and representation, including working with media and presenting to governing bodies. Overall, they should be a visionary leader committed to social justice and community well-being.
Key functions directly related to the position:
- Management of Public Health Functions and Programs:
- Strategic Leadership and Management: Sets the strategic vision and direction for corrections health initiatives, ensuring efficient program implementation and resource allocation.
- Community Health Improvement: Identifies and addresses health disparities through community engagement and collaboration.
- Policy and Advocacy: Shapes and advocates for policies that protect and improve corrections health.
- Organizational Leadership: Builds and empowers a high-performing corrections health team.
- Additional Key Functions: Works to integrate corrections health priorities in healthcare systems for improved population health for incarcerated individuals.
- Division and Departmental Representation:
- External Relations and Advocacy: Serve as the primary representative and spokesperson for the Health Department.
- Policy and Legislative Engagement: Actively participate in the development and implementation of health-related policies and legislation.
- Interagency Coordination: Foster collaboration and coordination with diverse stakeholders.
- Communication and Media Relations: Effectively communicate corrections health information to the community and media.
- Strategic Direction and Partnership Development:
- Visionary Leadership: Establish and articulate a compelling vision for corrections health in Multnomah County.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans to address priority health issues.
- Partnership Cultivation: Build and nurture strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborative Action: Facilitate partnerships and initiatives that address community-wide health needs.
- Division Operational Business and Budget Management:
- Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient and effective operations across corrections health programs and facilities.
- Financial Management: Develop, implement, and monitor budgets.
- Policy and Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and business practices.
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package. Find more details on our benefits website.
TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field. (Master’s Degree is preferred)
- Three (3) to six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Corrections Healthcare, including 3+ years in a senior leadership or a management role.
- Demonstrated experience with compliance of federal, state, and local policies in health or social service settings.
- Extensive experience in operational business management, including budget development and management, contract negotiation, and human resource management.
- Strong communication skills, with experience representing an organization in governmental and community settings.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify.
- Experience working with Unions is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a correctional facility environment is strongly preferred.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED: The Application Packet: You must submit ALL requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
- Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
- Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:
- Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable and/or incarcerated populations.
- How you meet the qualifications for this position.
- Why are you interested in this position.
Attach answers to the Supplemental Questions
- Please briefly describe your experience in corrections health or the public sector.
- How do/would you approach leadership in a correctional health setting?
- What strategies would you implement to ensure compliance with health regulations in a correctional facility?
- How do you stay updated on changes in health care regulations specific to corrections?
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.
Additional Information:
- Type of Position: This represented position is not eligible for overtime.
- Type: Non-Represent.
- FLSA: Exempt.
- Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity.
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.
Questions?
Recruiter: Jon Marquardt
Email: jon.m.marquardt@multco.us
Phone: +1 (503) 9888647 x88647
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile: 9532 - Corrections Health Director
