Background Support Specialist (Office Specialist 2) Part-Time Position (oregon)

Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

02/11/2025

Application Deadline:

02/25/2025

Agency:

Department of Early Learning and Care

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,622

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Background Support Specialist (Office Specialist 2) Part-Time Position

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is excited to announce a permanent opening for a Part-time Background Support Specialist (Office Specialist 2) that will work in the office.

Oregon is home to over 275,000 children, birth to kindergarten entry. Our state has an opportunity to change how it supports these children and their families and, in doing so, put itself on the path to an even brighter future. Overwhelming evidence tells us that investing in young children and their families has a lasting impact across their lifetime. Now is your chance to be part of an agency that will have positive impacts on current and future generations of young children and their families.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8am-12pm) in the office at our headquarters in Salem.

Please note, the amount listed at the top of the posting is the full time rate, the part time monthly rate for this position is between: $1,714.50 - $2,311/month

More about us:

This position is part of the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) which is an agency that prides itself on enabling Oregon's young children and families to learn and thrive. We are responsible for administering state funded early learning programs, including home visiting and site-based infant, toddler, and preschool services and supports for families, licensing Oregon’s child care providers and developing systems that coordinate regional cross sector partnerships through Early Learning Hubs. DELC partners with local Child Care Resource and Referral organizations to provide professional learning, coaching, consultation and other quality improvement opportunities for early learning and care providers.

What you will do:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a range of services in support of the Central Background Registry (CBR). This position serves as an Office Specialist in the Background Unit in order to assist in processing the completion of criminal history and child protective service checks as a prerequisite for child care licensing processes. This position ensures that background check processes are carried out in conjunction with DELC equity policies and practices.

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What we are looking for (minimum qualifications):

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR an associate degree in any field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition, we are looking for applicants that have the following Desired Attributes (requested skills):

• Data entry and analysis experience
• Experience explaining program rules and guidelines
• Excellent customer service skills and experience communicating with diverse populations both in person and by phone
• Team player – values and soft skills that include the willingness to collaborate, share information, and contribute to team success.
• Ability to manage and adapt to competing deadlines and responsibilities, while maintaining ongoing tasks
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
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The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.  Candidates of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as bilingual/multicultural individuals, are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

The screening of candidates will be based on a review of an attached resume (limit to two pages). While a cover letter is not required, it is highly encouraged. If you submit a cover letter, please tailor it to the position and address your experience with the desired attributes listed above. Candidates whose backgrounds most closely match the desired attributes and experience section as outlined in this announcement will be invited to interview. For helpful tips on putting together your application materials and interviewing, visit our Resources for Job Seekers page.

What’s in it for you?

When you join the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, you are joining a fast-paced, creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service and building early childhood equity statewide.

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
• 11 paid holidays per year;
• 3 paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
• 1 additional paid “Special Day” per year that you may use at any time;
• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month (prorated for part time);
• Progressive vacation leave accrual, with increases every 5 years;
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.

Commitment to Equity:

Considering a career with us means that you value dedication, integrity, and collective wisdom and that you are eager to employ values rooted in equity to benefit Oregon’s children and families. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive. Our teams promote a collaborative, proactive culture of continuous improvement with a focus on quality implementation and impactful outcomes for children and families.  

As our state, counties, and cities become more diverse, it is imperative now more than ever that we focus on evolving practices to achieve increased equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of our work. Our goal is to lead with courage externally and internally. This means challenging ourselves to do things differently and refining current practices that ensure we continue to make strides towards equity.  

We understand that everyone has varying levels of understanding when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are here to meet you where you are! At DELC, we are committed to creating a place where everyone has a chance to achieve their dreams, no matter where they come from or what they look like by: 

• Designing and/or asking sets of questions to identify and eliminate disparate results-outputs, outcomes, impacts- of policies, programs, and practices for underserved/under-represented community members (e.g., people of color; people with disabilities; LGBTQ+, etc.; and new immigrant populations).   

• Demonstrating cultural consciousness, commitment, and behavior, to improving an inclusive workplace climate for everyone.  

• Producing results, i.e., outputs, outcomes, or impacts from programs and decisions toward closing disparities for under-represented community members and improving results for everyone. 

Additional Information:

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

This position is subject to both a Child Protective Services and Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) check, including FBI fingerprinting, and will be required to enroll in the Central Background Registry. Both of these checks must be completed and approved prior to starting with the agency. The results can take 1-3 weeks to get back. Adverse background data will be grounds for immediate disqualification.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Department is an E-Verify employer.

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

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Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the agency recruitment team at DELC.Jobs@delc.oregon.gov

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our desired attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.