Office Specialist 2 | English/Spanish preferred - not required!

Initial Posting Date:

08/27/2025

Application Deadline:

09/04/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,622

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Office Specialist 2 | English/Spanish preferred - not 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! Join a mission that matters! As an Office Specialist with the Aging and People with Disabilities program, you won’t just be managing paperwork—you will be the initial point of contact at the front desk, offering a warm welcome and essential support. In this role, you’ll be contributing to a mission that empowers dignity, independence, and care for some of our most valued community members. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to service will help ensure older adults and individuals with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive.

We are seeking an Office Specialist (Office Specialist 2) | Bilingual English/Spanish preferred to join our dedicated Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) team in Hillsboro.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred:

You do not need to be bilingual to apply or be considered for this position. 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

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.​

As an Office Specialist, you will:  

• Serve as the primary front desk receptionist, providing courteous and efficient assistance to both telephone callers and walk-in clients.

• Answer incoming calls, determine nature of contact, and provide information, route calls to appropriate staff, forward calls to Voice Mail when staff is unavailable.

• Assess walk-in clients and telephone callers to determine service needs through effective communication.

• Refer individuals to appropriate community resources—including local, state, and federal agencies—usin