Public Benefits Specialist Eligibility Worker). Bilingual English​/Spanish

Position: Public Benefits Specialist (Benefit & Eligibility Worker). Bilingual English/Spanish Required.
## Public Benefits Specialist (Benefit & Eligibility Worker). Bilingual English/Spanish Required.
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* ** is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
** We are guided by our  and our vision for a positive  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.
** Opportunity awaits!
**** A Cover Letter is required.  Failure to submit a Cover Letter will require us to decline your application.
**** The language MAM / Guatemalan Mayan is encouraged. If you have language experience in MAM / Guatemalan Mayan, please outline that information in the Cover Letter. The MAM / Guatemalan Mayan is encouraged but not required.
**** Summary of Duties
** As a
** Public Benefits Specialist
** you will:(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.
** This position is bilingual and requires duties to be done in both English and Spanish. Job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position. Bilingual differential pay
** is provided to positions that require to use a language other than English to fulfill their job duties within their position.
** Bilingual differential pay is 5% of the employee's base pay.
**** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** One year of experience working at the Human Services Specialist 1 level for the State of Oregon; ORTwo years of experience working with the public, providing assistance and interpreting and applying policies, rules, or guidelines; ORAn 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;

ORAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept.
** Essential Attributes
** We are looking for candidates with:
* 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  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.
** Attention all candidates!
** A
** cover letter is required  Failure to provide a Cover Letter will cause your application to be declined.**. 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.
* ** Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.*
*
* Note:

Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.*
* ** The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.**
* ** The State of Oregon does not request or require…