Corrections Health Program Manager

Salary : $102,160.50 - $136,812.00 Annually
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Institutions
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 02

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Positions in the Corrections Health Program Manager classification plan, organize, direct, and administer medical and mental health services for the Marion County Corrections Facility. Manage program operations, policy development, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, budgets, contracts, information systems, and administrative support. Direct supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff and provide management recommendations on correctional health policy, service delivery, and resource allocation. Coordinate health services with custody operations, the responsible health authority, contracted providers, county departments, and external agencies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general direction of the Division Commander, who assigns responsibilities in broad terms of practices, policies, and goals. The employee exercises judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. The supervisor evaluates results by observing and assessing program objectives, outcomes, and compliance with policies and standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercise full supervision of the Corrections Health Program Supervisor and assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff. Provide training, evaluate performance, and recommend personnel actions.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Oversees administrative functions for medical and mental health care services, including budgeting, cost analysis, accounting, contract administration, compliance, information systems, and quality assurance.
• Develops, implements, and monitors medical and mental health program policies, procedures, and projects; ensures compliance with health care standards, statutes, and medical guidelines.
• Prepares and administers budgets and contracts for health care services; analyzes and makes recommendations regarding budget requests; prepares and presents justifications.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; develops work plans; addresses grievances and administers progressive discipline; promotes staff development and teamwork.
• Prepares and administers grant applications and funds; monitors expenditures and reports to granting agencies.
• Coordinates facility permits and inspections to ensure compliance with applicable building, safety, and health regulations.
• Serves as liaison to other government agencies, public, and community organizations; promotes program activities and responds to inquiries and complaints.
• Analyzes and revises department/division policies, procedures, rules, and manuals; reviews operations for legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Participates as a member of the management team; collaborates to make administrative recommendations and improve service delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelor's degree in a specific professional health field related to the position; AND
2. Five years of progressively responsible experience in health care administration, nursing administration, correctional health, public health, or a related health service area. Experience must include responsibility for program administration and supervision or management of health care staff; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Possess Healthcare Professional CPR or Basic Life Support certification within the period specified in the recruitment announcement.
• Maintain availability to perform response duties during an emergency. This classification is essential; a department may designate positions to work during emergencies or business closures to meet operational requirements, protect health and safety, and protect people and property.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at:
• This assignment is not represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Works in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with rotating shift schedules and work stations. This includes working day and swing shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge

• Understanding of information, principles, concepts, and procedures required to perform the work.
• Correctional health care administration and delivery of medical and mental health services within a secure facility.
• Professional nursing principles, clinical practices, health care delivery systems, managed care, and interdisciplinary treatment.
• Correctional health standards and guidelines, professional licensing requirements, and laws that govern health care services for adults in custody.
• Program planning, organizational analysis, policy development, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Budget preparation, fiscal administration, cost analysis, purchasing, contract administration, grant administration, and government funding methods.
• Personnel management, supervision, labor relations, employee development, organizational design, and participative management practices.
• Adult medical and behavioral health conditions, communicable disease control, preventive health, sanitation, infection control, medication systems, and continuity of care.
• Health information systems, electronic health records, data analysis, records management, confidentiality, and informed consent requirements.
• County government operations and the relationship between health care, corrections, security, and administrative functions.

Skills

• Learned proficiencies used to perform specific tasks and apply knowledge.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate correctional health programs and administrative services.
• Develop, interpret, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, performance standards, and operational systems; develop and implement clinical treatment protocols subject to RHA approval.
• Prepare, analyze, justify, administer, and monitor budgets, contracts, grants, financial reports, and service costs.
• Develop requests for proposals, negotiate contract terms, monitor contractor performance, and address contract deficiencies.
• Analyze health service data, operational trends, staffing needs, compliance findings, and quality indicators.
• Direct supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff and administer performance management and employee development processes.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary planning, problem resolution, conflict resolution, negotiation, and organizational change.
• Communicate complex clinical, administrative, regulatory, and financial information clearly in oral and written form.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, policies, presentations, corrective action plans, and other administrative documents.
• Use health information systems, electronic health records, financial systems, office software, and data-reporting applications.

Abilities

• Capacity to apply knowledge and skills, exercise judgment, and perform work under varying conditions.
• Exercise independent judgment and make administrative decisions within delegated authority.
• Balance health care requirements with correctional security, facility operations, available resources, and legal obligations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and county laws, administrative rules, professional standards, contracts, and policies.
• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors and multidisciplinary professional staff.
• Identify service needs, establish priorities, allocate resources, and respond to changing operational conditions.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, ethical standards, and objective decision-making within a correctional environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, adults in custody, health care providers, contractors, government agencies, county departments, community organizations, and the public.
• Respond effectively to medical, behavioral health, communicable disease, staffing, security, and facility emergencies.
• Present information and recommendations to department leadership, government officials, professional groups, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform assigned responsibilities within a fast-paced, secure, and multidisciplinary work environment.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County 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. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the benefits package for management and supervisory employees, , and select Management Benefits from the left menu or Management Employees from the page links.

Benefits are defined based on position and are approved by the Marion County Board of Commissioners.