BHRC Advisory Council Liaison- African American KSA

Summary

Pay Range: $45.27 - $55.67 HourlyDepartment: Health DepartmentJob Type: Regular RepresentedExemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS!This position directly supports the Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) operations and improvement . The individual in this role will work closely with internal County departments and with contracted on-site providers to ensure and support program operations and functions. Through both time-limited projects and ongoing analysis and program development, the liaison utilizes significant independent judgment, works both independently and collaboratively to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BHRC Advisory Council processes and requirements; enable compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws and policy; support functionality of the Advisory Council; conduct analysis, document, and provide recommendations to both the Advisory Council and Behavioral Health senior leadership and stakeholders related to Advisory Council activities and health center public policy advocacy; strategize for and support recruitment to the Advisory Council and facilitate orientation and ongoing training needs for Advisory Council members; navigate highly sensitive and unique situations; and develop and present informative reports on Advisory Council activities and functions.Onsite location: 333 SW Park Portland ORInterviews will be scheduled for 9/17/2026, 1:30pm-4pmAs the Program Specialist Senior other duties Include: BHRC Advisory Council Management Provide a high level of service and direct professional support for the BHRC Advisory Council including supporting the co-chairs in meeting prep and planning, policy process, soliciting speakers, developing agenda, identifying topics, and managing logisticsExercise significant independent judgment and initiative to support the diverse needs of Advisory Council members, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local lawsLead, develop, strategize, plan, manage, analyze, and independently evaluate the Advisory Council program, including developing, managing, and updating program activities, education and training of Advisory Council members, leadership, and staff, and identify and promote member development opportunitiesAttend monthly advisory council meetings and prep meetings in person, take notes and share agenda out with the advisory council group and community partners prior to each meeting per charter, seeking clarifications and corrections before publicationIdentify problems and formulate solutions independently or through consensus with the groupTrack attendance and support stipend distribution against budget and financial requirementsEnsure that all logistics are handled prior to meeting monthly, take notes during meetings and share follow-up items and meeting notes out timely after each meetingSpecifically knows the African American community, historical and current barriers to mental health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customsProject Management and System Engagement Develop meaningful relationships with all on-site providers, community partners and County programs that support and work in the BHRCAct as the primary driver and designated spokesperson other than the manager for highly complex interdivisional and interagency strategic programs and projects with multiple disciplines and groupsWork closely with these entities to support daily operations of the BHRCParticipate in regular systems planning and development meetings, and represent as the subject matter expert with contracted providers, contracted staff, community members, county staff, clients and othersAct as technically authoritative knowledge leader and advise senior management on policy and organizational issuesWork to enhance and develop new partnerships and relationships that benefit the providers and staff on-site with needed resourcesArrange for increased access to identified resources and supports on-siteAssist with problem solving related to on-site contractors and coordination of services. Identify problems and formulate solutions independently or through consensus with invested partiesProvide project management on interagency projects including the preparation of grant documentation and reportingMeetings and Leadership Participate and facilitate meetings for BHRC as a whole within the Behavioral Health Division, Health Department and with contracted providers to support BHRC programmingDevelop informational resources and materials; arrange and publicize meetings; schedule speakers; conduct workshops and training internally and for community partnersParticipate in leadership with the Safety Net Services (SNS) Senior Manager demonstrating openness for feedback, guidance, a#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Pay Range: $45.27 - $55.67 HourlyDepartment: Health DepartmentJob Type: Regular RepresentedExemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS!This position directly supports the Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) operations and improvement . The individual in this role will work closely with internal County departments and with contracted on-site providers to ensure and support program operations and functions. Through both time-limited projects and ongoing analysis and program development, the liaison utilizes significant independent judgment, works both independently and collaboratively to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BHRC Advisory Council processes and requirements; enable compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws and policy; support functionality of the Advisory Council; conduct analysis, document, and provide recommendations to both the Advisory Council and Behavioral Health senior leadership and stakeholders related to Advisory Council activities and health center public policy advocacy; strategize for and support recruitment to the Advisory Council and facilitate orientation and ongoing training needs for Advisory Council members; navigate highly sensitive and unique situations; and develop and present informative reports on Advisory Council activities and functions.Onsite location: 333 SW Park Portland ORInterviews will be scheduled for 9/17/2026, 1:30pm-4pmAs the Program Specialist Senior other duties Include: BHRC Advisory Council Management Provide a high level of service and direct professional support for the BHRC Advisory Council including supporting the co-chairs in meeting prep and planning, policy process, soliciting speakers, developing agenda, identifying topics, and managing logisticsExercise significant independent judgment and initiative to support the diverse needs of Advisory Council members, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local lawsLead, develop, strategize, plan, manage, analyze, and independently evaluate the Advisory Council program, including developing, managing, and updating program activities, education and training of Advisory Council members, leadership, and staff, and identify and promote member development opportunitiesAttend monthly advisory council meetings and prep meetings in person, take notes and share agenda out with the advisory council group and community partners prior to each meeting per charter, seeking clarifications and corrections before publicationIdentify problems and formulate solutions independently or through consensus with the groupTrack attendance and support stipend distribution against budget and financial requirementsEnsure that all logistics are handled prior to meeting monthly, take notes during meetings and share follow-up items and meeting notes out timely after each meetingSpecifically knows the African American community, historical and current barriers to mental health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customsProject Management and System Engagement Develop meaningful relationships with all on-site providers, community partners and County programs that support and work in the BHRCAct as the primary driver and designated spokesperson other than the manager for highly complex interdivisional and interagency strategic programs and projects with multiple disciplines and groupsWork closely with these entities to support daily operations of the BHRCParticipate in regular systems planning and development meetings, and represent as the subject matter expert with contracted providers, contracted staff, community members, county staff, clients and othersAct as technically authoritative knowledge leader and advise senior management on policy and organizational issuesWork to enhance and develop new partnerships and relationships that benefit the providers and staff on-site with needed resourcesArrange for increased access to identified resources and supports on-siteAssist with problem solving related to on-site contractors and coordination of services. Identify problems and formulate solutions independently or through consensus with invested partiesProvide project management on interagency projects including the preparation of grant documentation and reportingMeetings and Leadership Participate and facilitate meetings for BHRC as a whole within the Behavioral Health Division, Health Department and with contracted providers to support BHRC programmingDevelop informational resources and materials; arrange and publicize meetings; schedule speakers; conduct workshops and training internally and for community partnersParticipate in leadership with the Safety Net Services (SNS) Senior Manager demonstrating openness for feedback, guidance, a#J-18808-Ljbffr