Branch Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1) | English/Spanish required! - multiple positions!

Initial Posting Date:

09/18/2025

Application Deadline:

09/25/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,429.00 - $4,622.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Branch Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1) | English/Spanish required! - multiple positions!

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.

Opportunity awaits! Empowering individuals and families by providing tailored support and guidance through Self Sufficiency Programs (SSP)—this role serves as a vital link between customers and program staff, offering case aid services, clarifying policies, and helping meet urgent needs such as SNAP benefits and service payments.

We are expanding our team in Beaverton! If you're bilingual in English and Spanish and passionate about helping others, we have multiple openings for Branch Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1) | (English/Spanish required) within our Self Sufficiency Program (SSP).

Bilingual English/Spanish required:

• This position is bilingual and requires duties to be carried out in both English and Spanish.

• The job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position.

• This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.

Together, we can create lasting change!

Summary of Duties

Oregon's Self-Sufficiency Programs (SSP) provide resources, like cash and food assistance, as well as targeted services to help people move out of poverty and​ toward whole well-being. ​Programs include food benefits (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF), services for domestic violence survivors, resources for refugees and support for youth experiencing homelessness.

As a Branch Operations Support, you will:  

• Be the first face of contact in most field offices for Oregonians and provide a welcoming environment for families to interact with the department.

• Support the infrastructure of the office by supporting the day-to-day operation.

• Assist Oregonians by providing support