Regional Outreach Coordinator

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Connect communities with the Oregon Health Authority and help Oregonians access the Oregon Health Plan .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $5,837 - $8,931 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community outreach, partnership development, and program coordination, with a strong focus on health care access and equity. Proficient in delivering presentations and providing technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.

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Community OutreachPartnership DevelopmentHealth Care ProgramsTechnical AssistancePresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Program CoordinationGrant MonitoringHealth EquityMedicaid PolicySocial Determinants of HealthCommunity EngagementCulturally Responsive EngagementProject ManagementField-Based OutreachBilingual (Spanish)

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsFacilitation

Industry Keywords

Oregon Health PlanPublic BenefitsHealth InsuranceCoordinated Care OrganizationsFederally Qualified Health CentersCommunity ForumsInformational SessionsWorkshopsStakeholder EngagementCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Connect communities with the Oregon Health Authority and help Oregonians access the Oregon Health Plan
Serve Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties by building and strengthening community partner relationships
Identify organizations to participate in the program
Provide ongoing support to partners serving underserved and under-resourced communities
Organize and facilitate informational sessions, trainings, community forums, and presentations
Present on Oregon Health Plan, health care access, Social Determinants of Health, Medicaid policy, and related topics
Provide technical assistance to community partners
Monitor grant activities and outcomes
Identify and address challenges
Coordinate outreach efforts to ensure access to effective services
Represent OHA with community leaders, health care providers, Coordinated Care Organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, schools, local governments, and other stakeholders
Communicate regularly with community partners, OHA and DHS staff, health care providers, and Oregonians
Conduct regional and statewide field outreach and travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program, and two years of experience coordinating or administering a program
OR any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements
Demonstrated experience conducting community outreach, engagement, education, or relationship-building activities
Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, or coordinating community partnerships
Demonstrated experience delivering presentations, trainings, informational sessions, workshops, or community forums
Demonstrated experience with health care programs, Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan, public benefits, health insurance, or complex health care/social service systems
Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects, or community initiatives
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, guidance, or problem-solving support
Demonstrated experience monitoring grants, contracts, funded programs, expenditures, performance measures, compliance requirements, or project outcomes
Demonstrated experience with health equity and culturally responsive engagement
Demonstrated experience in regional, field-based, or mobile roles requiring frequent travel
Spanish language skills are desired; preference may be given beyond basic conversational proficiency
Extensive regional and statewide travel, occasional overnight and out-of-state travel, and evening/weekend work when needed
Employment contingent upon a criminal records check meeting OHA criteria
Must complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire
No visa sponsorship provided

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 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
Training and development opportunities
Significant work-from-home flexibility
Flexible hybrid work arrangement