Initial Posting Date:

10/13/2025

Application Deadline:

10/22/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,667-$10,311

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Foster Care Licensing Manager (Compliance & Regulatory Manager 1)-Two Positions

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits!

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is seeking two dynamic and strategic leaders to serve as Foster Care Licensing Managers (Compliance & Regulatory Manager 1) in our Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), Licensing Unit. Step into a role where your leadership can make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals.

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If you're interested in learning more about this position, we invite you to join us for an informational meeting to learn more about the position and address any questions you may have.

This virtual session will be held via Zoom on Friday, October 17 at 11:00 AM, PST.

Please note, this is not part of the interview process and is open to everyone.

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Summary of Duties

The purpose of this position is to manage the Foster Care Licensing Specialists and program staff within the licensing unit within ODDS. This position leads a professional team of Foster Care Licensing Specialists and program staff who evaluate the quality of services within adult foster homes and child foster homes through licensing activities and determine whether providers meet and maintain requirements to provide services.

As a Foster Care Licensing Manager, you will:

• Direct the ongoing operations of the programs that are under the scope of this position by assigning work, developing work procedures consistent with the agency

• policy, establishing work schedules, and monitoring work performed by staff to meet agreed-upon goals, objectives, and target dates.

• Implements procedures for the foster care licensing team and IT systems (e.g, Automated Survey Process Environment (ASPEN), Centralized Abuse Management (CAM), Express Payment and Reporting System (eXPRS), Point-Click-Care, etc.) to maximize operating efficiency and to establish and maintain high data integrity and a consistent and standard approach.

• Assesses health and safety, licensing, and compliance concerns with adult and child foster homes in the community and makes recommendations back to staff for follow-up visits and additional solutions. This may include escalation to the Department of Justice (DOJ) or other partner agencies.

• Responsible for evaluating the quality of services provided and determining quality assurance standards by reviewing reports and/or statistical data, by conferring with reporting staff.

• Actively review and interpret information from users of adult and child foster home services to determine what improvements are needed. Utilize qualitative analysis techniques to evaluate and identify areas of improvement(s). Make recommendations for changes to improve services for providers.

• Audit and review documents and forms submitted by staff for complete information, proper formats, coding, timeliness, and proper citations based on information in the file.

•  Meet with staff regularly to assess provider concerns and elevate to other channels, such as DOJ or corrective action, as required.

• Recommend sanctions when necessary, including but not limited to civil penalties, non-renewals, revocation, immediate suspension, and conditions. This includes taking into consideration of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) violations and making determinations on level of corrective action needed.

• Manage relations with foster providers, individuals in services and families, and other stakeholder groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;

OR

• Two years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Team Leadership & Development: Proven experience in building cohesive teams and mentoring staff into leadership roles.

• Staff Supervision: Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage a team of professionals effectively.

• Managerial Effectiveness: Strong managerial skills with a track record of leading, motivating, and guiding teams to meet organizational goals.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using data metrics to manage staff performance and workload, including developing, analyzing, and applying metrics to inform business decisions and improve processes.

• Regulatory Interpretation: Proficient in interpreting and applying Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), organizational policies, and/or other state or federal regulations.

• Operational Knowledge: Familiarity with operations involving Case Management Entities (CMEs), including contracts and regulatory compliance.

• Regulatory Compliance & Investigations: Experience managing regulatory compliance, including responsibility for handling complaints and overseeing investigations.

• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions and produce grammatically accurate, legally sound documentation.

• Process Development & Maintenance: Demonstrated experience in creating, organizing, and maintaining new and ongoing operational processes.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If selected as the top candidate for this position, and education is a requirement in the minimum qualifications, please be prepared to provide verification of your college/university degree with month/year of completion for further consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position based in the Salem office. The successful candidate will be required to work onsite for the first six months. After that, the schedule will transition to a hybrid model of two days in the office and three days remote each week.

• Occasional statewide and national travel (some overnight) required.

• Occasional evening work.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Managment Service, Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.  

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Teresa Camacho De La Torre. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-188938.

• Email: Teresa.CamachoDeLaTorre@odhs.oregon.gov 

• Phone (call or text): 971-286-0701