VEC Eligibility Worker (Public Benefits Specialist), Russian/English bilingual required

Initial Posting Date:

03/12/2026

Application Deadline:

03/25/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,519 - $5,988 monthly

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

VEC Eligibility Worker (Public Benefits Specialist), Russian/English bilingual required

Job Description:

Мы гордимся тем, что являемся работодателем, предоставляющим равные возможности трудоустройства. Мы активно работаем над созданием справедливого учреждения, руководствуясь программой Equity North Star (Путеводная звезда равноправия) как путеводителем в нашем видении учреждения, свободного от расизма, дискриминации и предвзятости. Мы верим, что команды, в которых каждый может проявить себя в полной мере, являются ключом к созданию процветающего коллектива, способного лучше служить сообществам. Мы приглашаем к подаче заявок представителей исторически недопредставленных расовых/этнических групп, женщин, людей с ограниченными возможностями, ветеранов, членов сообщества LGBTQIA2S+ и других. 

Bilingual requirement English and Russian:

This position requires duties to be completed in both English and Russian. 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. 

Information session

Interested in learning more about this position? Attend our information session! The hiring manager, an Eligibility team member and recruiter will share information and answer questions. Please note, this information session is not part of the interview process. If you plan to attend and need an accommodation, please send requests in advance to alissa.walker@odhs.oregon.gov. If you are unable to attend and would like a copy of the recorded session, please send requests to alissa.walker@odhs.oregon.gov.

• Thursday, March 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time

• Link to register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/wzR1sH0CQqGigkVI_4Cv1g

Opportunity awaits! The Virtual Eligibility Center (VEC) team is seeking talented individuals who have experience interviewing applicants to determine eligibility for programs and services through a trauma informed lens. If you are looking for a meaningful career that serves Oregon’s most vulnerable community members, apply today to join our team!

Please note: Our supervisors work together as a team for larger scale hiring efforts, such as this one. If invited to interview, you may interview with a different supervisor than the future direct supervisor. After the interviews are complete, the top selected candidates will be assigned and connected to an ongoing, direct supervisor who will conduct reference checks and guide the top candidate through the Equal Pay, Background Check and Offer letter steps of the recruitment process.

Summary of Duties

Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP) is a program within ODHS that determines eligibility for people living in Oregon who apply for medical, food, cash and ch