Benefit and Eligibility Specialist Lead (Human Services Specialist 4) Bilingual English/Spanish Encouraged

Initial Posting Date:

05/28/2024

Application Deadline:

06/11/2024

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,948 - $6,025

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Benefit and Eligibility Specialist Lead (Human Services Specialist 4) Bilingual English/Spanish Encouraged

Job Description:

Embark on your new career as a lead with our District 10 Eligibility Team! We are seeking a Benefit & Eligibility Specialist (Lead Worker) to join our Madras Self Sufficiency Office.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

Do you enjoy helping your fellow peers resolve issues and serve as a resource for understanding and explaining policies and procedures? Do you find yourself mentoring, training, and guiding staff around you? Then this may be the position for you, and we invite you to apply today!

Bilingual English/Spanish Encouraged. While this position does not require bilingual language skills, there is a need in the communities that we serve, and all are encouraged to apply. 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.

Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to an inclusive workforce.  We advance equity and diversity in all that we do by welcoming applicants 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, antiracist and inclusive community,

The primary workstation will be located at an ODHS office locations: Madras and Warm Springs.

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!

• When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
• Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision. 
• We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packages including health, dental, vision and much more!

What you need to qualify

• Two years of experience determining eligibility for an agency program (e.g., cash assistance, medical assistance, food stamps, erdc, etc.) with one of those years being:
• For Self Sufficiency Programs - One year of experience in child and family services programs. OR
• For Aging & People with Disabilities - One year of experience in aged and disabled services programs.

A complete (long version) resume or application with job duties for each role listed is the best way to show that you meet the minimum requirements or possess transferrable skills for this position. Your application or resume will also be used in determining what pay salary step you fall in with the pay equity assessment if you are the successful candidate.

Essential attributes

Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in find