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Jobs at DHS
Current Job Openings
- All State of Oregon job openings
- DHS Job openings
- DHS Executive recruitments
- DHS Assistant Director - Addictions and Mental Health Division
The director of the DHS Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH) leads a 1,500-person organization operating within a $1 billion biennial budget. AMH plays a crucial role in serving more than 100,000 Oregonians each biennium who are experiencing mental illness or have alcohol or drug abuse problems. The division provides services directly and through contracts with hundreds of local programs throughout the state. Key initiatives being guided by this position include the development of a statewide, community-based continuum of care for individuals with mental illness; the integration of physical and mental health care service delivery; and construction of two new state-operated psychiatric treatment facilities. See the recruiting announcement and application requirements.
- Administrator for the Office of Safety and Permanency for Children - Children, Adults and Families Division
The OSP administrator plays a key leadership role in protecting children from abuse and neglect, helping low-income individuals receive the services they need to become self-sufficient, and ensuring Oregonians have access to the care they need for a range of physical, mental and addiction problems. This position oversees a budget of more than $300 million and manages a continuum of safety, family-based and out-of-home care services in a high-profile program involving a large number of constituent groups. See the recruiting announcement and application requirements.
How to Apply
Application processes may vary for each job. Detailed instructions are contained within each job announcement. Please read announcements carefully before submitting your application materials.
- Use this form unless the job announcement identifies a different application form to be used:
Electronic Fill-In PD100 Application: Data keyed while online will not be saved. To save your keyed data, electronic forms must be downloaded to your PC before entering information. To download, right click on one of the links below and select "Save Target As".
- WORD 6.0 - requires Microsoft Word 6.0 or higher
Manual Fill-In PD100 Application:
- READ ONLY (pdf) - Can be printed and completed manually. Please print clearly in ink. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
- Job transfers for employees requesting lateral transfers within the same classification. (Word) | (PDF)
Send or deliver your completed application form to:
- Oregon Department of Human Services
Recruitment & Retention Unit
500 Summer Street, NE E22
Salem, Oregon 97301-1099
- FAX to either (503) 378-2249 or (503) 378-3689.
Application Tips
If you apply for a DHS position, please remember these points:
- Read the job announcement carefully for special instructions or requirements.
- Complete all parts of the application form. The form does not have to be typed, but it must be filled out in ink and readable if it is not typed. Special note: DHS is now using special, shorter forms for several positions, and it might be necessary to also submit a self-qualification form and skill codes sheet. The job announcement will explain what is needed.
- Many recruitments require you to submit written answers to test questions with the application. Answer all questions concisely and thoroughly, and answer all parts of the questions. Your test grade is a major factor in determining whether you get a job interview.
- Submit your application and any additional materials required by the deadline in the job announcement.
If you need assistance with the application process, please call us at (503) 945-5698 (TTY users call 503-945-6214). Thank you for your interest in employment with the Oregon Department of Human Services!
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Salary and benefits
Review DHS classifications, State of Oregon class specifications, minimum qualifications and pay rates, learn about the benefits available to State employees, and more. Salary and benefits >>>
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