Counselor Assistant (Human Services Assistant 2)

Initial Posting Date:

11/10/2025

Application Deadline:

11/20/2025

Agency:

Commission for the Blind

Salary Range:

$3,553 - $4,833

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Counselor Assistant (Human Services Assistant 2)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Counselor Assistant (Human Services Assistant 2)

As the Counselor Assistant for the Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB), you are responsible for providing front desk reception coverage, administrative support, direct case service and client support in cooperation with professional staff who provide service to clients served in our Portland office. This includes completing, compiling and assisting clients with forms, entering information into case management system, assigning clients to counselors, assisting in orientation, providing client interaction, observation, documentation and case file maintenance. Additionally, you will answer questions about OCB services, share local and national resources related to persons with vision loss and make appropriate referrals to other services/agencies/entities as appropriate.

This position reports to the Business Manager of the Oregon Commission for the Blind and provides support for the OCB Vocational Rehabilitation staff including, but not limited to: scheduling appointments, conducting in-takes, obtaining medical records, filing, keeping client files up to date, reporting, documentation and reconciling invoices to client authorizations. This position also provides administrative support to other field offices throughout the state based on agency needs.

Please Note: This position is not suitable for remote or hybrid work, in-office duties are required for the position to meet agency and department missions.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience assisting professionals in one or more of the following specialized social program areas.

  • economically disadvantaged

  • substance dependent

  • mentally or physically disabled

  • child abuse and neglect

  • juvenile delinquent

OR

• Any degree in a related mental health or human services program may substitute for six months of the required experience.

Underfill Opportunity:

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position as a Human Services Assistant 2. However, if the successful applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications for the Human Services Assistant 2 classification but does meet the minimum qualifications for the Office Specialist 2 classification, the applicant will be appointed to the classification of Office Specialist 2 (SR 15, $3,429.00- $4622.00). The duration and conditions