Support Staff (Public Benefits Specialist, Entry) Bilingual English/Spanish Required

State of Oregon•North Bend, OR

1d•$3,798 - $4,954•Onsite

About The Position

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. Bilingual requirement English/ Spanish To qualify for this position, you must be bilingual in English & Spanish. The job offer is contingent upon passing speaking and writing tests evaluating your proficiency. Upon passing, you will receive a 5% bilingual differential pay. Opportunity awaits! Would you like a career that is both rewarding and provides an opportunity for career growth? If you have experience providing customer service in a fast-paced environment while obtaining information for needed services, this may be the position for you! We are seeking to fill this position in our North Bend office. North Bend is located on the southern Oregon Coast (not in Central Oregon). Understanding North Bend, Oregon: The city of North Bend is located along the beautiful southern Oregon coast. North Bend is home to the towering 500-foot sand dunes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, historic McCullough Memorial Bridge, beautiful Horsfall Beach and plenty of quaint shops, antique stores and restaurants. Adventures of all kinds await in North Bend! Find an ODHS office - understand where North Bend is located. Mileage and driving distance calculator – calculate your commute.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
Two years of experience working in a reception area or call center either interviewing to obtain information or providing customer service. This experience must have involved a high volume of work (e.g., data entry, assuring information on applications is complete and accurate, completing necessary documents, etc.); OR An associate degree in a Behavioral Science, Social Science or a closely related field AND six months of experience working in a busy reception area or call center either interviewing to obtain information or providing customer service; OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept.

Nice To Haves

Experience de-escalating individuals who are experiencing heightened emotions.
Experience adapting communication style to explain complex processes and/or outcomes to people with diverse communication and learning styles.
Experience with technical skills that include basic computer and search engine knowledge, email communication and learning new web-based platforms.
Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly with data entry and reviewing documents.
Experience working collaboratively with others as part of a diverse team who may have different work styles and personalities.
Experience handling confidential information with unwavering professionalism, holding self and others to high standards of honesty and integrity.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a welcoming environment as families interact with the department.
Greet and assist customers and colleagues through a trauma-informed lens.
Work within a team that collaboratively rotates tasks to support the business needs of the office.
Assist customers who are applying for programs such as medical, cash for families (TANF), Domestic Violence services, food benefits (SNAP), childcare assistance (ERDC), and long-term care services.
Obtain initial information from customers in-person, by phone and via our online applicant portal to provide status updates about their case, answer other inquiries and provide information on how to access community resources.
Assist with financial duties, including tracking, issuing and accounting for financial actions and requirements needed.
Complete a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment using various computer programs to track customer details, generate system notices, coordinate internal communication, and document or reference procedures, policies and processes.