Branch Office Support (Public Benefit Specialist, Entry) | Bilingual preferred English/Spanish or English/Russian

Initial Posting Date:

03/12/2026

Application Deadline:

03/19/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,798 - $4,954

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Branch Office Support (Public Benefit Specialist, Entry) | Bilingual preferred English/Spanish or English/Russian

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! Join a mission that matters!  As a Public Benefits Specialist, Entry, you will help Oregon’s older adults, people with disabilities, and their families access innovative, person-centered services and supports that uphold dignity, promote independence, and respect cultural preferences. Your work will make a direct impact—ensuring individuals receive the assistance they need to thrive in the communities they choose at every stage of life. Be part of a team dedicated to safety, well-being, and honoring choice! 

Aging and People with Disabilities: 

Our vision is that Oregon’s older adults, people with disabilities and their families experience person-centered services, supports and early interventions that are innovative and help maintain independence, promote safety and well-being, honor choice, respect cultural preferences and uphold dignity. The services provided help people access the supports they need to live their best lives —​ in the communities they choose and at every stage of life. 

We are hiring a Branch Office Support (Public Benefits Specialist, Entry) to join our APD team in Beaverton. Knowing English/Spanish or English/Russian is helpful but not required. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Russian are preferred but not required.

Bilingual skills preferred:

1. English/Spanish

2. English/Russian

You do not need to be bilingual to apply or be considered for this position. However, if you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply. We serve diverse communities and recognize the importance of serving people in their preferred language.

Together, we can create lasting change!

Summary of Duties

As Branch Office Support, you will provide: 

• Serve as the first point of contact for Oregonians visiting the local Oregon Department of Human Services office.

• Conduct basic program screenings for individuals seeking services.

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) team.