Behavioral Health Investments Project Support Specialist

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Support projects expanding local capacity and improving access to residential, housing, and behavioral health services .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $4,312 - $5,988 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills while effectively coordinating administrative functions and managing information workflows. Proficient in data analysis and report preparation to support decision-making and improve service access.

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Administrative Support ExperienceMicrosoft Excel Advanced UtilizationData Collection And AnalysisEffective Communication SkillsProject Documentation Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisReport PreparationOffice Procedure CoordinationGrant Agreement ManagementQuality Improvement Support

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management AbilitiesInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCooperative Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft SharePointSmartsheetMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Behavioral Health ServicesResidential ServicesCapacity BuildingCommunity OrganizationsFederal Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support projects expanding local capacity and improving access to residential, housing, and behavioral health services
Coordinate key business and administrative functions for major initiatives
Prepare and manage grant agreements
Track progress toward goals
Organize schedules and meetings
Manage information workflows across partners
Support planning, problem-solving, and quality improvement efforts
Gather information, organize data, and prepare reports to guide decisions
Build tools, tracking systems, and project documentation
Collaborate with OHA teams, other agencies, community organizations, and federal partners
Identify challenges, support solutions, and strengthen connections across programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience including coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis; OR
An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of qualifying secretarial or administrative support experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced utilization of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Outlook
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences
Ability to provide guidance, technical assistance, training, and interpretation of rules, policies, and procedures
Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information and data
Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships
Experience establishing long-range objectives and strategies
Employment contingent upon criminal records and driving records checks meeting OHA criteria
Must be authorized to work in the United States; position does not provide visa sponsorship
Must complete I-9 documentation within three days of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Optional life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare
11 holidays
3 personal days
Monthly sick leave
Vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Retirement security through PERS/OPSRP
Training and development opportunities
5% allowance of base pay or Step # of higher class for eligible internal job rotation employees, as determined by EPA
Opportunity for the position to become permanent pending future budget modifications
Hybrid work with 10% in-office arrangement