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P age B 7 T he P ortland O bserver • A ugust 9, 1995 j Garlington Mental Health Center BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon HMO Oregon DATA PROCESSING Underwriting Systems Programmer Analyst (Position *166) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon is currently accepting applications for an Underwrit ing System s Program m er Analyst. Responsibilities in clude: performing the com plete project development life cycle in mainframe and PC development environments to support utilization manage ment analysis and reporting. This includes ad hoc report ing, new system development, and maintenance of on-line and batch systems. Qualified applicants will have: At least two years experience as a program mer analyst. Must include experience in systems analysis, design, and im plem entation. SAS and Easytrieve Plus experience preferred. A college degree in Business Administration, Business In formation Systems, or equiv alent work experience. Strong analytical and problem solving skills including cost/ benefit analysis. ‘ Experience in data research, analysis, and validation. For more information about current openings call our Job information Line: 1-800-231-1617 Pre-employmentdrug screen ing required. To assure your resume is processed imme diately, place the position number or job title at the top of your resume or in your cover letter. Send re sume to: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon/ HMO Oregon Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir 100 S.W Market Portland, OR 97201 TDD# 225-6780 Equal Opportunity Employer Salem-Keizer Public Schools Community School Outreach Coordinator Positions will work with school staff, community agencies and organizations to develop, im- , plement and evaluate parent/ community involvement and community outreach activities at an assigned high needs elementary school. Requires two years of experience in assessing/organizing parent involvement and/or commu nity education program de velopment experience plus an associate degree with major course work in family support coordination, community de velopment, parent outreach, early childhood education or a related field. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Or egon driver’s license. 8 hr/ day, Limited term to June 28, 1996. B e g in n in g S alary $2011. Eight positions avail able. Applications will be accepted through A u g u st 18, 1995. Complete job description and skill requirements are avail able from the Human Re sources office, 1309. Ferry St., SE, Salem, OR 97301, phone (503) 399-3063. • An Equal Opportunity Employer Volunteers Needed As on-call Rape Victim Advo cates with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s vic tim assistance program for evening and weekend shifts. Six training sessions (eve nings) begin 10/3/95. Must be 18 years old and have own transportation. Call 248-3222 for more information and to register. Child & Family therapist need ed to provide outpatient ser vices to culturally diverse pop ulation of children ages 0-21. Exp working w/ minority youth & families desirable. Masters degree in mental health relat ed field or bachelors & 2 yrs clinical exp req. Clinical coordinator needed for outpatient division of commu nity mental healthcare cen ter. Duties incl program de velopment, marketing, clini cal & admin supervision of staff & carrying caseload of clients. Exp in brief treatment for adults & families. Exp w/ managed care issues/con- tracts pref. Min 2 yrs prior re lated exp req. Masters in men tal health related field & li cense req. Refer to PCS-CC when applying. Alcohol & drug specialist need ed to serve as case manager for mentally ill & chemically dependent clients. Duties incl providing com m unity out reach, case mgt & therapy. Min 2 yrs dealing w/ substance abuse in mental health set ting Must be QMHP or QMHA. Refer to CM-M when apply ing. Crisis clinician needed to pro vide phone and walk-in triage, community outreach, assess ment, on-call & hospitaliza tion services to diverse popu lation of chronically mentally ill adults. Min 2 yrs prior exp req. Masters degree in men tal health related field req. Refer to AD-C when apply ing. Case manager needed to pro vide supportive therapy & full range of intensive case mgt services to chronically men tally ill adults from multicultur al backgrounds. Min 2 yrs exp req. Must be QMHA. Refer to CM-I when applying. On-call adult caregivers need ed to assist mentally ill clients in activities of daily living & problem solving in residential setting. M in i yr prior exp pref. Competitive salary & benefits. Send/fax cover letter & re sume to: Garlington Center, 4950 NE MLKing Blvd., Port land, OR 97211 Attn: HR Fax: 249-8235. EOE Minority/disabled encour aged to apply. No phone calls please. Environmental Opportunities OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONM ENTAL QUALITY The following position are with the W aste Management and Clean up Division of the Oregon DEQ in Portland. EN VIR O N M EN TA L CLEANUP A N A L Y S T : $2814-$3826/m o . These are three Environmental Specialist 4 positions in the Clean up Program and Policy Develop ment Section responsible for for mulating complex technical stan dards and policies for incorpora tion in the redrafting of the envi ronmental cleanup program and to implem ent program revisions by comm unicating and interpret ing new requirements. H A ZA R D O U S W A STE DRY CLEANING ANALYST: $2814 - $3826/mo. this is also an Environ mental Specialist 4 position in the Hazardous Waste Program and Policy Development Section re sponsible to develop policy and guidance for separate hazardous waste management and related requirements for dry cleaning fa cilities in accordance with Legis lative mandate. ENVIR O N M EN TA L CLEANUP D R Y C L E A N IN G A N A LY S T: $2814 - $3826/mo.This Environ mental Specialist 4 position is in the Cleanup Policy and Program Development Section and is re sponsible for planning and lead ing implementation of separate cleanup program requirements for contam inated d r / cleaning tacili- ties in accordance with Legisla tive mandate. ENVIRONM ENTALTOXICOLO- GIST: $2950 - $4011/mo. This position is in the Site Response Section and is responsible for serving as the toxicological ex pert in the cleanup program's de velopm ent and implementation of a detailed risk assessment proto col to determine whether contam inated sites exceed the statutorily defined acceptable risk to human health and the environment. To receive application packet call the DEQ jobline at (503) 229- 5 7 8 5 ; o r In te rn e t a d d re s s ; gopher.state.or.us. TTY (503) 229-6993. Equal Opportunity Employer Nursing Marketing Local Mfg. Company seeking Marketing Assistant to assist with the product development process: implementation and tracking of product changes; assist with discontinuing and consolidation of items; and assist with forecasting func tions. Must have four year degree or equiv., plus min. two years exp. in marketing and PC knowledge in Excel. Word and Access. Send re sume and salary requirements to PO Box 13480 Portland OR 97217. We are an equal opportunity employer. Carpenter/ Painter Nabisco, a major food m anufac turer in Portland, currently has an opening for a Carpenter/Painter. Qualified applicants will be self- motivated and have the following qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years experience in carpentry, cabinet work, paint ing, finishing, masonry, tiling and general facilities repair • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds • Ability to work any shift and some weekends • Ability to work well in a team- based environment with limited supervision Priorfood processing exposure is desirable. Nabisco offers an ex cellent pay and benefits package. Qualified individuals should send a resume to Nabisco Dept. OB- O p p o rtu n ity/A ffirm a tive A ction Employer, M/F/'D/V. Nabisco BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon HMO Oregon Senior Medical Underwriter The Senior Medical Underwrit er will be a registered Nurse with a broad knowledge of medical conditions for the purpose of underwriting health insurance. Qualified applicant will be cur rently licensed in the State of Oregon, be proficient in both written & oral communication skills, and have demonstrat ed leadership and problem solving background. The abil ity to handle stressful situa tions in a professional man ner is a must. For more information about current openings call our Job Information Line: 1-800-231-1617. Pre-employmentdrug screen ing required. To assure your resume is processed imme diately, place the position number or job title at the top of your resume or in your cover letter. Send re sume to: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon/ HMO Oregon Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir 100 S.W Market Portland, OR 97201 TDD# 225-6780 Equal Opportunity Employer CLASSIFIEDS Alcohol/Drug Counseling Senior Chemical Dependency Counselors (C-V) (Three Positions Available) Starting Salary: $1,917-52,200 Per Month Plus Benefits The Corporation: CODA, Inc., offers a comprehensive range of addiction treatment servic es at one large outpatient site and three residential sites (each of which also provides child development and limit ed outpatient services). Our services include intensive drug-free outpatient, metha done maintenance, short-and long-term residential, and detoxification. Our client pop ulation is large and extremely diverse. We have led the field in tailoring services to preg nant women, women with very young children, and to fami lies. With a thorough range of services, locations, and client profiles, CODA offers a chal lenging and multifaceted en vironment in which addictions professionals can grow and advance. CODA further en courages professional ad vancement with an energetic training program consisting of monthly in-service events, fre quent special events, and cash and paid-time allowanc es for off-premises training. The Position: We seek one experienced senior counse lor for our Alpha Family treat ment Center and two experi enced senior counselors for our Outpatient Treatment Ser vices to serve a chemically- dependent client population: mandated; dual diagnosis; and methadone-maintenance clients. Service delivery is both short-and long-term. Duties of these exempt positions in clude: diagnosis, evaluation, treatment planning, and after care and discharge planning; individual, family, and group counseling/therapy; research duties as requested. Physi cal Demands: Must be able to (a) negotiate a staircase and (b) perform CPR for fif teen minutes continuously. Shift: Alpha position works Sun day-Thursday 1:30-9:30 PM; outpatient positions work a combination of daytime and eve n in g hours M onday through Friday, typically 10:30 AM until 7:30 PM. To Qualify: A Masters Degree in psychol ogy, mental health, counsel ing, or a related field is re quired; Candidate must be in the process of obtaining Ore gon Alcohol and Drug Level II certification. Preferred candi date will have achieved such certification. Additional de sired certification includes CADC, LCSW, LPC, and LMFT, Two years of super vised human-service experi ence, including clinical super vision duties is required; Knowledge, skills, and abili ties demonstrating compe tence in chem ical-depen dence treatment are required; Specialized skills in criminal- justice and/or pregnant-client are preferred; Excellent oral written communication skills are required; Candidates must be certified/certifiable in 1st Aid/CPR and capable of per forming CPR for 15 minutes continuously. Individuals cur rently serving any federal, state, or county parole or pro bation are ineligible for this position. Candidates must consent to a criminal back ground check. To Apply, sub mit standard CODA applica tion form, including screening question responses, to the address below. Applications Material Are Available AT and Must be Returned To: CODA Inc., 21 ONE20th Ave, Portland, OR 97232; Tele: (503) 236-2290 ext. 254. CODA is an Equal Opportuni- ty/Affirmative Action Employ er. a d v e r t i s e in LLhe -JJ o v t l : i n ï > (O h s c ru e v NURSING Nursing BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon HMO Oregon BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon HMO Oregon RN Hospital Audit Coordinator Medicare Medical Review Analyst II The Medicare Medical Review Analyst II is responsible for performing medical review activities on Medicare claims received from providers to assure application of benefits according to HCFA coverage criteria. Requirements include current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Oregon with a minimum of three years current work experience in an acute care medical/surgery setting, strong computer skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. Qualified candidates must have the ability to diagnose com plex medical claim problems as well as the ability to inter- pret/apply regulation and guidelines for specific situa tions. For more information about current openings call our Job Information Line: The Hospital Audit Coordinator is a member of a self-directed work team that coordinates, supports, and conducts the activities of Hospital Audit Claims Review, both prepay and postpay consistent with CQI principles and techniques to determine appropriate DRG classification, correct reim bursement methodology, ap propriate resource use, qual ity of care delivered and cost containment. Qualified candidate must have a valid Oregon RN License, be a graduate of an accredit ed School of Nursing or BSN and have a minimum of three years recent hospital experi ence. This position also re quires a knowledge of princi ples of hospital and industry trends, changes and new techniques relating to quality Assurance, Utilization Re 1-800-231-1617. view, DRG C lassification, Pre-employmentdrug screen Hospital Audit and ICD-9-CM ing required. To assure your Coding. resume is processed imme The Hospital Auditor should diately, place the position have a knowledge of current number or job title at the nursing practices, new medi top of your resume or in cal techniques, psychiatric your cover letter. Send re and substance abuse treat sume to: ment models and standards Blue Cross and of practice and application and Blue Shield of Oregon/ principles of CQI. Strong lead ership, PC skills and oral and HMO Oregon written communications are a Human Resources Dept., must. 3rd fir For more information about 100 S.W Market current openings call our Portland, OR 97201 Job Information Line: TDD# 225-6780 1-800-231-1617. Equal Opportunity Employer Pre-employmentdrug screen ing required. To assure your Job Announcement resume is processed imme Patient Services Staff diately, place the position Full time, Nonexempt number or job title at the $7.38/hour top of your resume or in ResponsibleTo: CenterM anag- your cover letter. Send re er sume to: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon/ HMO Oregon Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir 100 S.W Market Portland, OR 97201 TDD# 225-6780 Equal Opportunity Employer Residential Advisor Full-time student dormitory ad visor needed. Requires mini mum of a high-school diplo ma or equivalent and two years experience in counsel ing, social work, rehabilitation or vocational guidance. As sociate’s or bachelor’s degree in human services preferred. Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record. Send cover letter, resume to: Human Resources 31224 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy. Troutdale, Oregon 97060 Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Friday, August 11, 1995 an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Major Telephone Co. Now hiring Technicians, Install ers, Acct/Serv Reps, Opera tors. No experience neces sary. To apply, call 1 -219-755- 0033, ext. F22 6am to 6pm, 7 davs. Secretary Part to full-time, competent to work under pressure with Ju venile Justice Programs in multicultural setting. Excellent clerical, language skills; ac curacy, confidentiality essen tial. Type 50 w.p.m., WP 5.1 Salary based on training & experi ence. Pick-up application at The Boys & Girls Aid Society, 018 SW Boundary Court, Port land, or call (503) 222-9661, X240. Equal Opportunity Em ployer. Primary Function: Responsible for front office duties including greeting patients, chart prepara tion, data entry, supply dispens ing and financial reconciliation. Requires attention to detail and prioritizing skills. Participates as a member of the SE Portland Center team. Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED and one to two years of work experience, or equivalent. • Previous medical office experi ence desired. • Spanish speaking ability pre ferred. • W illingness to w ork flexible hours including evenings and weekends. • Ability to relate well with a vari ety of people and to sustain and attitude of respect for all individ uals. • Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Planned Parent hood. TO APPLY: Send Resume to: Lisa Simpson, Manager Planned Parenthood 3231 SE 50th Portland, Oregon 97206 Closing Date: When position is filled. Mental Health: QMHA needed at residential treatment facility serving ado lescent males in Tigard. Must meet & docum ent QMHA qualifications. Position re quires ability to meet agency corporate driving require ments. Salary is $8.00 per hour to start; excellent bene fits. Obtain required agency application at Janus Youth Programs, 738 NE Davis, Portland. Call 233-6090, ext. 2997 for further info. 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