Benefit & Eligibility Worker (public Benefit Specialist) Bilingual English & Spanish Preferred

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

Grants Pass, Oregon, USA
Base: 4,409.00-5,842.00; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Perform eligibility determinations
Conduct interviews with applicants
Communicate eligibility decisions
As a Benefit & Eligibility Worker, you will perform eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and periodic reviews, conduct interviews with applicants, and communicate eligibility decisions to applicants

Job Summary

  • As a Benefit & Eligibility Worker, you will perform eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and periodic reviews, conduct interviews with applicants, and communicate eligibility decisions to applicants.
  • This position offers person-centered services with a trauma-informed approach to identify needs and is responsible for accurate and timely eligibility determinations across the state.
  • The Oregon Department of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer guided by its Equity North Star and encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.

Matching Summary

As a Benefit & Eligibility Worker, you will perform eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and periodic reviews, conduct interviews with applicants, and communicate eligibility decisions to applicants.

Salary

Base: 4409.00-5842.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Amazing benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform eligibility determinations
  • Conduct interviews with applicants
  • Communicate eligibility decisions
  • Person-centered services
  • Trauma-informed approach
  • Accurate and timely determinations

Nice-to-have

  • Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion
  • Build trust during difficult moments
  • Nurturing your career
  • Cultural awareness
  • Positive RiSE organizational culture

Key Requirements

  • One year Human Services Specialist 1 experience
  • Two years public assistance experience
  • Associate degree + six months experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

Authorization to work in the United States

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