Gender Affirming Care Coordinator, Program Analyst 3 (Salem)

Initial posting date: 08/13/2026 • Application deadline: 08/23/2026 • Agency: Department of Corrections

About the Role

This is a rewarding role for those who value continuity of care, professional autonomy, and making a real difference. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly help those in need. This position is designated as a hybrid working position with a need to report to central administration offices, institutions, or institution visits as needed.

The purpose of this position is to provide care and custody of adults in custody (AIC)s, while providing central office oversight and management of a robust program dedicated to assessing, managing, and monitoring the needs, safety risks and concerns of transgender, intersex and non-binary AICs. The position chairs a multi-disciplinary team to address individualized needs of the transgender, intersex, and non-binary AICs and a health services committee to address gender affirming care needs for AICs with Gender Dysphoria. The position works closely with the Department of Justice and represents ODOC in legal actions. This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Responsibilities

• Provide central office oversight and management of a program dedicated to assessing, managing, and monitoring the needs, safety risks, and concerns of transgender, intersex, and non-binary adults in custody (AICs).
• Chair a multi-disciplinary team to address individualized needs of transgender, intersex, and non-binary AICs.
• Chair a health services committee to address gender affirming care needs for AICs with Gender Dysphoria.
• Work closely with the Department of Justice and represent ODOC in legal actions.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with staff at all levels in ODOC and stakeholders outside of the agency.
• Manage a demanding workload with a high level of responsibility, requiring strong ethical leadership, critical thinking, and resiliency.
• Plan for and resolve complex problems in a constantly changing work situation.
• Understand and implement policies and procedures related to gender affirming care.
• Participate in in-person meetings with maximum custody AICs who have violent histories.
• Maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Answer phone calls from hostile or frustrated callers and diffuse situations calmly.
• Ensure proper operation of security alarms, tools, and key control when located at a department office or institution worksite.
• Adapt to a constantly evolving work environment, often completing special assignments under shortened deadlines.

Requirements

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND four years’ experience coordinating or administering a program.

Skills

• Strong ethical leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Resiliency and ability to work independently and with multiple, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing workloads in constantly changing work situations.
• Experience understanding and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience working with gender-diverse individuals.
• Understanding of adverse experiences faced by transgender, intersex, and non-binary individuals.
• Familiarity with standards for gender affirming health care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work position requiring travel to central administration offices, institutions, or institution visits as needed.
• Prolonged sitting and extensive computer use for email, word processing, and data entry.
• Work under pressure with frequent interruptions, balancing conflicting workload demands and competing priorities.
• Potential for work after hours, on weekends, and overnight in-state travel.
• Exposure to graphic material (e.g., details/photos of AIC assaults, police reports outlining violent offenses).
• Potential exposure to dangerous situations, including verbal or physical assault, when entering correctional facilities.
• Regular contact with adults in custody (AICs) who may be angry, hostile, abusive, or aggressive.
• Daily interaction with staff, other agencies, defense attorneys, District Attorneys, and the public on sensitive issues.
• Required to participate in meetings with maximum custody AICs with violent histories.

Requirements for Employment

• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Some felony convictions may disqualify candidates due to CJIS requirements.

Benefits

The salary range listed is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• 21 days paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components.
• Optional short and long-term disability.
• Term life insurance.
• Fully paid retirement program.
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The department serves a diverse and changing population and is committed to creating an organization that reflects this diversity, ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. The department strives to be an anti-racist corrections system, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people, free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.