Youth Transitions Policy & Operations Specialist

Department of Revenue; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ODHS Benefits

Cost of Living Adjustments

Annual salary increases

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Youth Transition Specialist to strengthen supports for foster youth through operational oversight and program coordination. The role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements and improves systems and electronic resources.

It also serves as the policy lead, provides training to staff, and collaborates with partners to design and implement improvements that advance outcomes for transition-age youth in care.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two (2) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five (5) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight and coordination for the Youth Transitions program, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and supporting agency-wide efficiency.
• Serve as the team’s rule, policy, and procedure lead, collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance systems and electronic resources.
• Handle complex contract administration to ensure compliance and efficiency; provide technical consultation and training to agency staff.

Job description

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Youth Transition Specialist to strengthen supports for foster youth through operational oversight and program coordination. The role ensures compliance with federal and state requirements and improves systems and electronic resources.

It also serves as the policy lead, provides training to staff, and collaborates with partners to design and implement improvements that advance outcomes for transition-age youth in care.