Eligibility Worker (Public Benefits Specialist) - Bilingual English/Dari preferred

Initial Posting Date:

05/20/2026

Application Deadline:

05/27/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,519 - $5,988

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Eligibility Worker (Public Benefits Specialist) - Bilingual English/Dari preferred

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 team dedicated to ensuring fairness, accuracy, and timely access to essential services for individuals and families in need. As an Eligibility Worker, you will play a crucial role in conducting assessments, redeterminations, periodic reviews, and updates—helping recipients maintain eligibility across all OEP programs. Your work has a direct impact on fostering equity, well-being, and stability in communities across the state. 

We are seeking a dedicated Eligibility Worker (Public Benefits Specialist) Bilingual English/Dari preferred - not required to join our dedicated Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) team in Beaverton. 

Summary of Duties

The Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) is part of the Oregon Department of Human Services. OEP supports state staff who determine eligibility for people applying for and receiving medical, food, cash, and childcare benefits. It also manages the ONE Eligibility System used to process applications and deliver benefits to eligible individuals and families in Oregon. One in three people in Oregon receive benefits through the ONE Eligibility System. OEP administers the ONE Eligibility system in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC). 

As an Eligibility Worker, you will:   

Determine Program Eligibility:  

• Conduct phone or in-person interviews to gather household details, income, resources, and other key information to assess their needs.  

• Conduct collateral interviews or review supplemental materials as needed to make eligibility determination for applicable ODHS programs.  

• Use relevant forms, computer systems, and tools to determine eligibility at intake, during benefit renewals, and when recipi