Reentry Benefits Coordinator, Program Analyst 2 Limited Duration for ODOC, BOPPPS or OCE employees only (Salem)

About The Job – Your Role

In this role you will lead the statewide implementation of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Outreach and Enrollment Grant Program to improve health outcomes for the adults in custody who are returning to Oregon communities. This position manages program design, coordination, and performance to ensure adults transitioning from custody have access to essential physical and mental health care. You will serve as the liaison between the department, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the Department of Human Services (DHS), and community partners; oversee outreach and enrollment activities; analyze data and outcomes; and recommend improvements to strengthen program effectiveness. This position manages program design, coordination, and performance to ensure adults transitioning from custody have access to essential physical and mental health care. Additionally, you will provide system navigation services, guiding individuals through health care processes and connecting them to community resources to support successful reentry. This role also includes direct engagement with Adults in Custody (AICs) by providing education, assistance with OHP and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications, and individualized support to ensure continuity of care and benefits upon release.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five (5) 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 two (2) year's experience coordinating or administering a program.

Requested Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating complex programs, preferably in public health, human services, or criminal justice.
• Knowledge of Medicaid/OHP enrollment, health systems navigation, or reentry programming.
• Strong communication, organizational, and data management skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse populations and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to assess shifting priorities and adapt workload to meet emerging needs.
• Experience handling confidential information with sensitivity and professionalism.

Working Conditions

Work is done independently and remotely, but most often within secure adult prisons which require extensive contact with AICs; numerous meetings and significant statewide travel including overnights; critical deadlines for various work products. Expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department; requires active modeling of pro-social behaviors in support of a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth and transition readiness; must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environment where such change is valued and nurtured.

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 Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above 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

Requirements For Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

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