Branch Operations Support (Public Benefits Specialist, Entry) | Bilingual English/Dari required

Initial Posting Date:

01/02/2026

Application Deadline:

01/11/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $4,833

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Branch Operations Support (Public Benefits Specialist, Entry) | Bilingual English/Dari required

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 Dari and passionate about helping others, we have an opening for a Branch Operations Support (Public Benefits Specialist, Entry) position (English/Dari required) within our Self Sufficiency Program (SSP). 

 

Bilingual English/Dari required: 

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

• 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), cas