Updated January 21, 2010
PURPOSE: To develop and implement a state-wide outreach project whose purpose is to educate low income families regarding the opportunities available for children’s health insurance through the State’s Healthy Kids Program and to aid them in applying for coverage.
ACCOUNTABILITY: To the mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors and as administered by the Executive Director.
REPORTS TO: Community Ministries Director.
DESCRIPTION: The objective of this position is to develop and initiate an interfaith outreach campaign joining EMO’s direct service programs and Oregon’s diverse religious communities in the effort to educate hard to reach low income families regarding the opportunities available for children’s health insurance coverage under the State’s Healthy Kids Program and to assist them in applying for coverage.
This education and engagement campaign will initially have three components: 1) four of EMO’s direct service programs serving low income and culturally isolated communities in the Portland metropolitan area, 2) at least two targeted rural communities in which EMO has significant connections with the local faith community and 3) broad outreach to EMO’s state-wide interfaith network,
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Community Ministries Director, Membership Relations Director and Program Managers in overseeing and implementing all aspects of the Healthy Kids Outreach Project.
- Work closely with targeted Program Managers to implement training and provide or develop materials and procedures to educate and aid program participants in accessing Healthy Kids Program opportunities.
- Work with local leaders in targeted rural communities to set up local Healthy Kids Program outreach and assistance networks and projects.
- Design and implement state-wide Healthy Kids Program outreach to EMO partners and contacts.
- Interface with appropriate state agencies and personnel in developing and implementing the project.
- Develop or obtain cultural and language appropriate materials for use in all aspects of the Healthy Kids Program outreach campaign.
- Arrange for training and support for project participants as appropriate.
- Engage in direct outreach and assistance to families as determined by Healthy Kids Project design.
- Work with Community Ministries Director and others to plan and implement project development in the future.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO is required.
- Minimum three years previous project development and management experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience working with the faith community preferred.
- Public health related experience preferred.
- Skill/ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) including public speaking.
- Must be willing and able to travel throughout the state of Oregon.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse low-income individuals and communities.
- Knowledge of health care policy issues is helpful.
- Experience with Windows XP and Microsoft Office and related software required.
WORK HOURS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Full time. Flexible schedule, which may include weekend or evening events. Must have a working vehicle and be willing to travel throughout the state of Oregon.
DURATION: This is a grant-funded position. Current funding allows for an initial hire of five months with possible renewal of up to four additional years.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume by 5 p.m., February 5, 2010. Mail to EMO, 0245 SW Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, OR 97239; fax to (503) 223-7007; or email to emo@emoregon.org.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary employees) which includes:
- holidays
- credit union
- vacation
- sick leave
- employee trainings
- employee assistance program
Additional benefits for regular non-exempt employees in positions which are 20 hours per week or more and regular employees in exempt positions that are .50 FTE or more also include:
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- disability insurance
- life insurance
If the position requests a cover letter and resume, they may be e-mailed to emo@emoregon.org. Please attach your cover letter and resume in a MS Word, Rich Text or ASCII format.
Download an Application Packet or please call (503) 221-1054 or come in to our central office (address listed at top of page). Directions to EMO.
EMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
