Eligibility Worker; Public Benefit Specialist Astoria - Bilingual English

Position Title

Eligibility Worker (Public Benefit Specialist) Astoria - Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

07/21/2026

08/04/2026

Department of Human Services

$4,519 - $5,988

Employee

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.

Opportunity awaits! Imagine a future where navigating essential services like healthcare, food, and childcare support is seamless for every Oregonian. Welcome to the Oregon Eligibility Partnership, where equity meets efficiency in eligibility determination.

This recruitment has a bilingual in English/Spanish Preference but not required. You need not be bilingual to qualify for this position.

If chosen for the bilingual preference, you would be required to pass test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual preference for this position. Upon passing the test(s), you will receive 5% bilingual differential pay.

The Oregon Eligibility Partnership is a dedicated program that focuses on providing a coordinated service strategy that is designed to ensure the timely delivery of eligibility benefits for people who live in Oregon. Because many clients have multiple needs, the department is integrating equitable services, seeking to bring a broad range of supports within easy reach of each client or family.

This approach, recognized as pioneering in the nation, requires close collaboration among staff within the department and with local governments, Tribes, service providers and other partners.

The primary focus of this program is making eligibility determinations for medical programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) while following the principles of Oregonian focused, Customer Service, Equity and Inclusion, Standardization, and Efficiency.

Learn more about our programs, as your work providing services will be through the OEP.

• Conduct interviews or review supplemental materials as needed to make eligibility determination for applicable ODHS programs.
• Complete redetermination, periodic reviews, and change updates within federal time frames and within appropriate intervals.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and forms are completed and sent, information is captured correctly, and actions taken are notated.
• Communicate eligibility decisions to applicants and send all required notifications within the appropriate timeframe.
• In supporting Oregonians, provide person-centered services with a trauma-informed approach to identify needs. Identify needs and refer to other agencies and resources as needed to assist the applicant.
• Handle and protect sensitive and confidential information as well as Oregonian and agency data appropriately.

• 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.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience remaining adaptable and patient as priorities and business needs shift throughout the day.
• Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly with data entry and…