Public Benefits Specialist. Bilingual English

Position: Public Benefits Specialist. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
## Public Benefits Specialist. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred Apply locations:
Gold Beach | DHStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-202871
** Initial Posting Date:
** 07/06/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 07/20/2026
** Agency:
** Department of Human Services
** Salary Range:**$4,519 - $5,988
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Public Benefits Specialist. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
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* Job 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.
** Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
** We request you to be bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred but not required.  If chosen, you would be considered by passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual preference for this position. Upon passing the test(s), you will receive 5% bilingual differential pay.
** Opportunity Awaits!
** We're in search of leaders committed to promoting and fostering a diverse and qualified workforce where individuals feel welcome, appreciated, and valued for all they bring to the organization. We are seeking talented individuals who have experience interviewing applicants to determine eligibility, experience prioritizing work and attention to detail, experience communicating effectively and working with individuals of a diverse population.

If you are looking for a new career, consider taking on a key role in our team as the
** Public Benefits Specialist for Gold Beach on the southwest Oregon Coast
** for the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).##
** 1. Your work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST), on-site and in-person each working day at the Gold Beach, Oregon ODHS offices
**** About,
** Oregon Eligibility Partnership is the dedicated program for ensuring coordinated responsibility to ensure timely eligibility benefits for people who live in Oregon seeking supports related to health, food security, employment, and cash benefits. The intent of this program is to shift Oregon from a programmatically siloed state to an eligibility process that moves beyond integration and equality, to focus on equity of services and providing timely, accurate, and necessary eligibility determination’s, referring individuals who are denied or approved to the appropriate ongoing services in a more person-centered way.

Learn more about our programs, as your work providing services will be through the Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP).
** Summary of Duties
** As a
** Public Benefits Specialist**, you will:
* Perform eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and periodic reviews.
* Conduct interviews with applicants applying for benefits, both in-person and over the phone.
* Communicate eligibility decisions to applicants.
* Provide person-centered services with a trauma-informed approach to identify needs.
* Be responsible for accurate and timely eligibility determinations across the state.
* Create a work environment of belonging, where everyone feels welcomed, appreciated and valued.
* Participate in professional development opportunities and ongoing education of cultural awareness.
** 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
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