Recovery & Resilience Coordinator (PAS1) - Limited Duration - Bilingual (Spanish)

Initial Posting Date:

04/19/2024

Application Deadline:

05/05/2024

Agency:

Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range:

$4,536 - $6,952

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Recovery & Resilience Coordinator (PAS1) - Limited Duration - Bilingual (Spanish)

Job Description:

Oregon Housing & Community ServicesRecovery & Resilience Coordinator - Limited Duration - Bilingual (Spanish)Public Affairs Specialist 1 Hybrid Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for a Bilingual (Spanish) Recovery & Resilience Coordinator that is comfortable working in a fast-pace political environment, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and operate with high levels of discretion and cultural competence. This candidate will lead regional recovery coordination and communication efforts, be highly visible to local leaders, survivors, stakeholders and conduct public updates on program activities. If this sounds like the career opportunity, you have been looking for then our Recovery & Resilience Division wants to hear from you and apply today!OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values: Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Working Condition: Hybrid > This position can be remote with requirement for regular travel to Jackson County.
• This position is Limited Duration (LD), full time, and represented by SEIU.
• This LD position is a project/grant-funded position with the possibility of becoming permanent depending on funding. The LD is currently budgeted through 06/30/24. The position is 100% federally funded and the federal grant runs through 2028.
• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered interviewed before external applicants.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desirable attributes listed in this job posting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

OHCS is implementing a large-scale recovery program in response to the 2020 wildfires (ReOregon). ReOregon includes multiple survivor-facing housing programs, including Homeowners Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP) and Homeownership Opportunities Program (HOP). The person in this position will primarily be working with (A) subrecipients who are supporting outreach and intake activities for these two programs; (B) survivors or program participants with unusual needs or circumstances; (C) the program implementation team; and (D) local community stakeholders.

External Affairs is fundamental to a successful recovery. Stakeholders and survivors alike need to be aware of benefits available from OHCS, and need to also know how OHCS has managed to make positive impacts in disaster regions. Local leaders, culturally specific organizations, and local recovery groups need to be able to interface with the state recovery team for a collaborative effort.

OHCS is seeking a qualified Regional Recovery Coordinator in the OHCS DRR External Affairs Office. This position will report to the OHCS DRR Chief External Affairs Officer. This position will play a key role in OHCS's recovery and resilience initiatives and programs. This position will coordinate closely with the OHCS Chief External Affairs Officer, OHCS DRR program management staff, local leaders and stakeholders, community recovery organizations, culturally specific organizations, and many other individuals involved in the recovery effort.

The DRR Regional Recovery Coordinator will: lead regional recovery coordination and communication efforts; be highly visible to local leaders, survivors, and stakeholders; provide public updates on program activities; represent the Agency in public settings, review and generate communications content in line with program policies and program operations; resolve applicant appeals and complaints through exhibiting nuanced policy understanding, coordinating with policy and programs teams, and demonstrating empathetic and trauma-informed professionalism; gather information from local governments, agency partners and members of the public to improve program design, delivery and performance; inform regional stakeholders about program changes, both potential and forthcoming, that will impact providers and survivors; identify issues and concerns that require additional attention or investigation from OHCS personnel, contractors or program partners; field in-bound complaints or concerns from partners, providers and clients related to program design, implementation and/or other issues; provide stakeholders and applicants with direct access to OHCS DRR efforts with the ability to guide conversations into a problem-solving paradigm in which the DDR Regional Representative actively assists in defining problems and shaping the universe of possible responses/solutions.

The DDR Regional Recovery Coordinator, where appropriate, will: guide clients/stakeholders in how they might resolve issues themselves; direct clients/stakeholders to external resources that may assist them with the issue at hand; offer to research potential avenues for problem solving; take "ownership" of a problem, particularly those that relate to internal OHCS programs or policies, and pursue resolution of the issue; flag concerns, particularly when problematic or repeated, for OHCS internal teams and/or partners and/or contractors; or with care and compassion, explain why a particular desire or concern may not be within the purview of OHCS/State of Oregon/public action. This work requires extensive policy knowledge and a high degree of judgment.

This position will represent OHCS Disaster Recovery and Resilience in public settings, including disaster coordination meetings, locally organized meetings, stakeholder groups, and meetings of task forces and working groups. In partnership with the Chief External Affairs Officer, the Regional Recovery Coordinator will work to ensure that OHCS is producing an effective and comprehensive communications and engagement strategy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree
-OR-
Three years technical or higher-level experience directly related to the position under recruitment.

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DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

• Professional experience in public communication efforts.

• Experience or knowledge of disaster recovery programs.

• Ability to lead regional Communication initiatives.

• Knowledge of or experience with Jackson County.

• Excellent English and Spanish presentation, written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.

• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.

• including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan ().

• The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the website for more information.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 05/05/24

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 05/13/24

• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD if needed.

• Final Interview: If needed

• Anticipated Start Date: 06/03/24.

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• External applicants: View this . A PDF is also available by .

• REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

• REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the "Desired Attributes" for this position.

• A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at:

WHO WE ARE

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the . The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website:

RECOVERY & REILIENCE DIVISION

The Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has established a new division to manage recovery from major disasters. The Recovery & Resilience section will administer long-term state and federal grants to benefit disaster survivors and impacted communities in Oregon. Primarily, the division is recovering from the major disasters that occurred during Labor Day Weekend of 2020 when fires caused the loss of nearly 4,200 homes in the state. The Oregon Legislature allocated $150 million in specific wildfire recovery along with substantial affordable housing funding which will be applied to disaster impacted regions, and the federal government is expected to allocate resources to the recovery as well. OHCS has set aggressive goals to replace as much of the lost housing as it possibly can, and to provide a comprehensive recovery for individuals impacted by the fires. This division is a key function of OHCS and will develop innovative business practices within the agency through the administration of multiple CDBG-DR programs for recovery and resilience including HARP, HOP, IHA, PIER, and others. Under the CDBG-DR grant, DRR plans to carry out multiple Substantial Action Plan Amendments (SAPAs), which will likely result in significant program changes, the addition of new programs, and the development of updated and/or new policies and reporting requirements.

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• If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to and include the job requisition number.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the page for more details.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization: OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. If hired, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: . NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

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