Initial Posting Date:
04/17/2025Application Deadline:
04/24/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$3,651 - $4,943Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Human Services Specialist 1. Bilingual English/Spanish PreferredJob 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.
This position requires duties to be done in both English and Spanish, but not required. This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.
Opportunity awaits! Step into a role where your efforts directly empower Oregonians to rise above poverty—become a key player in the Self-Sufficiency Program and facilitate access to vital services that foster equity and well-being.
Summary of Duties
As an Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1), you will:
Be the first face of contact in most field offices for Oregonians and provide a welcoming environment for families to interact with the department.
Support the infrastructure of the office by supporting the day-to-day operation.
Assist Oregonians by providing support with the online Oregon Eligibility system, for ODHS, Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) programs. by phone or email to resolve any questions or concerns.
Assisting Oregonians through a trauma informed lens.
May include financial desk responsibilities.
Providing support for the business functions within the office.
Providing support to branch staff in supporting the work and the families using the case aid model.
Learn more about our programs, as your work providing services will be through the Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) and the Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP).
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience either interviewing to obtain personal or technical information or substantial people contact.
This experience must have involved a high volume of paperwork (e.g., assuring information on forms is complete and accurate, completing necessary documents, etc.).
College-level courses may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
-Front desk/reception experience that consistently has delivered excellent customer service and demonstrated excellent communication skills.
-Experience demonstrating compassion and empathizing with customers experiencing financial or emotional stress in a professional environment.
-Experience explaining complex rules, regulations, or procedures (technical information) in a non-technical way working supportive to people of in need.
-Experience entering and/or verifying detailed data with a history of high accuracy.
-Experience handling confidential or sensitive information.
Attention all candidates! 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.
Working Conditions
Experience constant contact with the public, including contact with and possibly de-escalating customers experiencing emotional and financial stress.
Experience high volume of computer work, using various computer programs in a fast-paced team environment.
Priorities and procedures may change daily and requires the ability to be flexible in application of procedures.
This position works in the store front office and is not a remote position.
Background Checks and Requirements
Benefits
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
General Information
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.
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