Initial Posting Date:

10/02/2025

Application Deadline:

10/12/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

4023.00-5575.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Eligibility Worker (Human Service Specialist 3), Bilingual English & Spanish Required & Preferred 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.

Are you fluent in English and Spanish?

• Required (1 Position): This position requires duties to be completed 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.

• Preferred (3 Positions): Our diverse communities benefit from bilingual support. While not a requirement, preference will be given to candidates who possess this valuable skill.

Opportunity awaits

Do you have a passion for serving Oregon's most vulnerable community members? Are you an innovative, compassionate and hard-working individual who thrives when working as part of a team? If this sounds like you, join us today as an Eligibility Worker (Human Service Specialist 3).

Summary of Duties

As an Eligibility Worker, you will:

• Perform eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and periodic reviews.

• Conduct interviews with applicants applying for benefits.

• Communicate eligibility decisions to applicants.

• Provide person-centered services with a trauma-informed approach to identify needs.

• Be responsible for accurate and timely eligibility determinations across the state.

• Create a work environment where everyone feels welcomed, appreciated and valued.

• Participate in professional development opportunities and ongoing education of cultural awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience determining eligibility for an agency program by interviewing to assess the needs of clients and interpreting and applying the policies, rules, and guidelines applicable to the client's situation.

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept.

For one (1) position, you must be bilingual in Spanish and English to qualify.

For three (3) of the positions, while not required, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Attention to detail: Experience reviewing documents and entering information i