Foster Care Ombuds (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Initial Posting Date:

12/16/2025

Application Deadline:

12/30/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,667 - $9,830

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Foster Care Ombuds (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

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, Apply Today! We're in search of a skilled professional to take on a key role in our team as the Foster Care Ombudsman (Ombuds), Operations and Policy Analyst 3 for the Governor’s Advocacy Office (GAO), within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). In this role, you will be responsible for operating a telephone line that is available to children, youth, and adults with experience in substitute care with a foster parent, a child caring agency, or an independent residential facility

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Informational Session

Interested in working in the Governor���s Advocacy Office? Learn More!

We are hosting a virtual informational session on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.  Pacific Time. You will have the opportunity to meet the hiring manager and learn more about the position and speak with the recruiter who can help you apply.

When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

Join the virtual meeting by following the link below to the Microsoft Teams meeting application:

ODHS Foster Care Ombuds Recruitment Informational Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

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Summary of Duties

The Governor’s Advocacy Office is a part of the ODHS Director's office and resolves issues and tracks trends on behalf of the ODHS Director. We are a part of Oregon Department of Human Services; however, we have an obligation to work separately so that we may objectively review the department actions or inactions. Ombuds are not meant to be advocates for individuals but advocates for fair and equal treatment by ODHS according to laws, rules, and the department's mission. We do report to the Governor and per the Director have the authority to go to the Governor at any time.

The Foster Children's Bill of Rights requires that youth experiencing foster care are enabled to make complaints and assert grievances regarding their care, safety, or well-being. The Foster Care Ombuds (FCO) role was created in 2014 within the GAO to fulfill a requirement of the Foster Children's Bill of Rights. The Youth Empowerment Safety (Y.E.S.) line was created as the contact for the FCO.