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Jan. 25, 2023
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Leaders share their career paths during February ODHS Career Advocates office hours
The Career Advocates invite you to a special presentation this February when Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) leaders LeMont Boyd, Helen Hoang and Antonio Torres share their personal career paths and lessons they've learned along the way with attendees.
The Career Advocates host virtual office hours the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m., using a single Teams meeting link. In February, those dates are February 1 and February 15.
Facilities support remains strong
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Chief Administrative Office (CAO) is launching a nationwide search for the next person to lead the Office of Facilities Management (OFM) now that Glen Bason has retired from state service. OFM is structured under the ODHS CAO and you can count on OFM Deputy Administrator David Hawkins and the OFM team for seamless facilities-related support.
Quarterly check-ins, benefits and expectations
Quarterly check-ins with employees are required but these meetings — also known as Performance Accountability Feedback (PAF) — offer benefits to both managers and employees. Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Director Fariborz Pakseresht said, "These check-ins help facilitate understanding of goals, communication, engagement, motivation and relationships between managers and their staff. Providing regular and effective feedback and direction to our staff can result in greater productivity, reduced turnover and higher employee engagement."
Managers have until Jan. 31, 2023, to complete the 2022 fourth quarter check-in meetings and submit the information into Workday. If you already performed a quarterly check-in during the last quarter of 2022 but did not record it yet, please do so no later than the end of this month.
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has set an expectation that all state agencies to maintain a 90 percent check-in completion rate each quarter.
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ODHS Legal Unit
The Legal Unit within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Chief Administrative Office (CAO) handles three categories of work: 1. Lawsuits, petitions for judicial review (PJR), tort claims and subpoenas; 2. Expunctions, personal injury claims and financial issues for minors and 3. Administrative Rules Program.
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The CAO Corner is a feature highlighting select ODHS Central Services and ODHS Shared Services units. The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides leadership and direction for these units.
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Partnerships help protect children at risk of abuse
Keeping children with their families — and in their communities when possible — supports Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) initiatives like the Equity North Star and Building Well-being Together. While the number of children being placed with resource families is trending down, the reality is there are still kids who may be at risk of abuse.
Working through a trauma-informed lens, the Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) Investigations Unit conducts investigations to determine if abuse has occurred.
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Multigen Summit is scheduled for February 14 and 15
Registration is now open for the 2023 Multigen Summit taking place February 14 and 15. Select the day that works best for you, the same content is covered on both days so you only need to attend one day.
Join the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare (CW) Division and Self-Sufficiency Programs (SSP) as we discuss ways to strengthen collaborative relationships across the agency, engage authentically with families and communities, and commit to centering equity in every facet of our work so families can achieve lasting economic stability.
Whether you work for SSP, CW, Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), or another part of ODHS, all employees are welcome and encouraged to participate. Register today!
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Governor Kotek grants 2023 Day of Leave
Governor Tina Kotek has granted all management, unclassified (executive) and classified unrepresented service employees a Day of Leave. The Day of Leave may be taken on any working day between Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023.
PEBB and WW January newsletters
The latest newsletters from the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and Weight Watchers (WW) are now available.
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Learn more about third-culture kids at the next RaIN meeting January 27
The Refugee and Immigrant Network Employee Resource Group (RaIN ERG) invites all Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) employees to their January 27 meeting where Abir Hakim leads a discussion on third-culture kids. Learn what factors into this identity, what are the foundations for connection, and how ODHS employees can assist people in the integration process. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. Register today and invite a colleague!
Register today for Black History Month events
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Black Employee Support Team (B.E.S.T.) Employee Resource Group (ERG) is hosting five events this February where you can learn more about the amazing contributions Black women have made throughout history.
The first four sessions will be held each Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m., via Zoom where we will acknowledge, uplift and celebrate Black women who are leaders at ODHS and in the community, and culminates with the main Black History Month event scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Do not miss out! Each Wednesday session features a new topic!
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Bookmark these resources to help connect people to services here in Oregon and across the country along with information about employee health and wellness.
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Discover is sent each weekday. Discover Daily Digest is sent Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, the more robust Discover is sent Wednesdays and the Discover Job Listings is sent Fridays. Publishing content is at the discretion of the ODHS communications team. Submit your approved content at least two days ahead of proposed publication.
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