Public Benefits Specialist
About The Position
Opportunity awaits! Do you have a passion for serving Oregon's most vulnerable community members? Are you an innovative, compassionate and hard-working individual who thrives when working as part of a team? If this sounds like you, you could be the newest addition to our team, and we sincerely hope you consider joining us. NOTE: A Cover Letter is required! If you do not provide a Cover Letter, your application will be declined! Summary of Duties As a Public Benefits Specialist, you will: Play a critical role in providing a safety net that supports better outcomes for Oregonians. Provide resources that support individual and family stability. Determine eligibility for people applying for various programs and benefits through interviewing, gathering and assessing information. Programs we administer include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Long Term Care (LTC) services, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), Domestic Violence services and various Medicaid (Health insurance) programs.
Requirements
- One year of experience working at the Human Services Specialist 1 level for the State of Oregon
- Two years of experience working with the public, providing assistance and interpreting and applying policies, rules, or guidelines
- 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
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept.
- Experience providing services with respect and compassion for community members who have historically been marginalized, underserved, in crisis, or disadvantaged.
- Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly with data entry and reviewing financial or technical documents.
- Experience with technical skills that include basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office software and learning new web-based platforms.
- Experience recognizing symptoms and behaviors that originate from adapting to trauma and using trauma informed de-escalation tactics to minimize re-traumatization.
Responsibilities
- Play a critical role in providing a safety net that supports better outcomes for Oregonians.
- Provide resources that support individual and family stability.
- Determine eligibility for people applying for various programs and benefits through interviewing, gathering and assessing information.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
