Join the Board at One Community Health
We’re looking for you.
One Community Health’s board of directors is made up of Columbia River Gorge community members. Over half are also our patients. The board members volunteer time to advise us on how best to serve the community. They also strive to ensure we are fulfilling our mission. We very much appreciate their time and dedication.
We value board members who, among other qualities, bring integrity, balance, effective communication skills, willingness to be prepared for and involved in our work, and an interest in learning new skills. Serving as a board member means making a difference in your community; you can give back while using the opportunity to build leadership skills, network and connect with people of diverse backgrounds, grow decision-making and other managerial skills, and much more.
We are continually recruiting new board members! While we may not have an opening today, we do accept applications for possible openings in the future. If you are interested in being part of the board, please click the button below to apply.
See below for Frequently Asked Questions about OCH’s Board.
-
One Community Health (OCH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, federally qualified community, and migrant health center (FQHC) that has served residents within the Columbia River Gorge region since 1986. Read more about us here.
-
One Community Health is committed to providing excellent health care to more than 20,000 patients living and working within the Columbia River Gorge, with a particular focus on serving low-income, Medicaid, uninsured migrant workers, and other historically underserved communities. Within the past twelve months, almost 5,000 medical patients identified as migrant seasonal farmworkers; and more than 53 % of our patients were identified as Native American, Asian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Black with race/ethnicity other than White. 29.22%1 of our patients are “Patients Best Served in a Language Other Than English” and 54% of OCH staff are bilingual in English and Spanish.
OCH’ staff currently includes 28 Medical providers, 19 Dental providers and 6 Behavioral Health specialists with a full staff of 275 including full time and part time employees, combined. Our care teams span pediatric to adult and geriatric care, and include specialties in obstetrics, minor surgery, dental care, behavioral and preventative health care. OCH has admitting privileges to Hood River Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital and Mid-Columbia Medical Center, in The Dalles.
-
1. Engaging families at key life events in resilience building to prevent and recover from trauma, abuse, and neglect.
2. Being recognized by patients as the bi-cultural provider of choice for whole person, integrated care and even attracting patients from outside our region.
3. Scaling and transforming focus from individual disease management to disease presentation and population health.
4. Accelerating social entrepreneurs, inside and outside our organization, to counter systems of oppression and inequity, with systems of healing and empowerment.
5. Continuing to be recognized as one of the best companies to work for in our state.
-
Group Board Responsibilities
Board members are responsible for overseeing effective governance of the organization, serving as fiduciaries who steer the organization toward a sustainable future, making sure the organization has resources to advance its mission; and are mindful of the needs of the community it serves. Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Selecting, supporting, and assessing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer.
2. Reviewing & approving the organization’s strategic plan.
3. Providing financial oversight to ensure the ongoing viability of the organization.
4. Advocate for the organization’s mission & resources both locally and regionally.
5. Approve necessary policy changes, focusing on sound ethical and legal principles.
6. Reviewing and approving annual financial audit.
7. Monitoring organization’s performance in quality assurance and delivery of services.
8. Evaluate board performance.
9. Participating in HRSA and other agency compliance activities (e.g., site visit interviews)
Individual Board Member Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
1. Personal commitment to the mission and goals of the organization.
2. Participation in monthly Board of Directors meetings.
3. Serving on one or more BOD Subcommittee.
4. Adhering to OCH confidentiality policies and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.
-
Volunteering on One Community Health’s Board of Directors provides a unique opportunity to positively impact your community. As ambassadors and advocates, board members provide highlevel oversight to the organization in multiple ways and alongside other dedicated leaders who share a vision of removing barriers to healthcare, increasing access and addressing racial inequalities.
Serving on OCH’s Board is an exceptional opportunity to foster the growth and development of the organization. As a leading, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Oregon and Washington, OCH and its Board are devoted to improving the health services and access to all members of our community.
-
BOD terms are for a period of three years. The full Board meets twelve times per year, typically on the last Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Subcommittee meetings are one hour to 90 minutes in length. Subcommittees also meet monthly. The average time commitment is 6 to 8 hours per month, including reviewing monthly Board Reports, minutes, and policies as they arise. The OCH BOD holds an annual meeting during May, and there are typically one or two additional meetings for strategic planning or executive sessions.
-
The board of directors collectively has expertise in varied disciplines and seeks to fill open seats with candidates who have expertise in critical areas that best support the strategic priorities of the organization. Candidates should be demographically and socioeconomically representative of the community and should add balance to the board in terms of gender, race, age, ethnicity, geographical residence, employment and expertise. Candidates possess honesty, sensitivity to and tolerance of differing views; a friendly demeanor; responsive and responsible personality and possess a sense of humor.
-
The HR Governance Committee intermittently conducts GAP analyses of OCH’s existing board profile to identify areas of need. Past members have had expertise in one or more of the following fields: medicine/health, finance, advocacy, marketing, law, agriculture, information technology, military, and education. In addition, OCH stives to achieve board representation from all four counties within our service area, including: Hood River and Wasco Counties in Oregon and Skamania and Klickitat Counties in Washington.
Federal requirements specify that 51% of board members are “consumers” or OCH patients. Nonpatients serving on the BOD must be fewer than 50% and shall derive no more than 10% of their income from health care. If a candidate possesses competencies and qualifications OCH seeks, the candidate will interview with HR Governance Directors. Final appointments to open positions will made by majority vote of the full Board of Directors.
-
Click here to view profiles of our Leadership Team and Board Members