State of Oregon · 19 hours ago
Public Benefits Specialist
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$4,409/mo - $5,842/mo
1+ years expThe Oregon Department of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity and diversity. The Public Benefits Specialist role focuses on determining eligibility for various benefits and providing vital services to support Oregonians in need, emphasizing a person-centered approach to service delivery.
GovernmentRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
As a Public Benefits Specialist you will:
Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) is a program within ODHS that determines eligibility for people living in Oregon who apply for medical, food, cash, and childcare benefits through the ONE eligibility system. OEP plays a critical part of the eligibility process that moves beyond integration and equality, to focus on equity of services and providing timely, accurate, and necessary eligibility determinations through a person-centered approach
Qualification
Required
Bilingual in English/Spanish
One year of experience working at the Human Services Specialist 1 level for the State of Oregon; OR
Two years of experience working with the public, providing assistance and interpreting and applying policies, rules, or guidelines; OR
An associate degree in a Behavioral Science, Social Science or a closely related field AND six months of experience working with the public, providing assistance and interpreting and applying policies, rules, or guidelines; OR
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept
Experience communicating decisions regarding the approval or denial of benefits or services and adapting communication style to explain complex information such as rules or procedures verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
Experience completing tasks or projects timely in a fast-paced, high volume business setting and conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly with data entry and reviewing documents
Experience handling confidential or sensitive situations and information with unwavering professionalism, holding self and others to high standards of honesty and integrity
Demonstrated willingness to uphold the ODHS Core Values and experience providing customer service that is person centered and trauma informed manner through a diversity, equity, embracing anti-racism work and inclusion lens that exemplifies our Equity North Star values of inclusivity, equity, service and well-being
Experience demonstrating active listening; listening to understand, retain information and applying lessons-learned to varying environments and situations; welcoming constructive feedback and suggestions to strengthen work performance
Experience developing collaborative relationships that foster trust, inclusivity, and respect with internal and external partners
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.
Company
State of Oregon
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
William Wise
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Nass
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-05-04
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