Forensic Services Program ; Administrative Specialist

Position Title

Forensic Services Program Support (Administrative Specialist
1)

07/17/2026

07/26/2026

Oregon Health Authority

$3,798 - $5,193

Employee

The Behavioral Health Division of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) supports programs, policies, and services that promote recovery and wellbeing for individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, and gambling disorders. Within this context, the Aid and Assist, Community Restoration Evaluation Unit (CRU) plays a pivotal role by overseeing operations and developing policies that shape forensic behavioral health services across Oregon.

This position provides detail‑oriented administrative and operational support to the CRU, ensuring the smooth flow of information, documentation, and communication across teams and partners statewide. The work strengthens unit operations, maintains compliance, supports staff and leadership, and drives effective program activities that serve adults throughout Oregon’s behavioral health system.

Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data; or an associate degree in general office occupations and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and provide excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Skill in performing a variety of functions at a program support level requiring decision making within established rules, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to coordinate work activities with competing deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of agency records and to learn agency programs, operations, policies and procedures.
• Experience developing new documents, auditing existing materials, and revising content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and organizing data to develop informed recommendations.

• Advanced skills and experience with Smartsheet, Adobe, and all Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent, low‑cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per 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 to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• This is a full‑time, permanent, SEIU represented position based in Salem, Oregon.
• The position is hybrid, with approximately 10% in‑person work.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meet OHA criteria.
• The listed salary is the non‑PERS qualifying range; PERS eligibility will increase the range by 6.95%.
• Age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates are not requested during the application process.
• No visa sponsorship is provided. Work‑authorization documentation is required within three days of hire and is verified by OHA using E‑Verify.
• Outside resources, including AI tools, are not permitted during assessments or interviews; use of unauthorized resources will result in disqualification.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class, including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation, and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of education, experience, and training as they relate to the position.

OHA is an anti‑racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities.