Eligibility Worker (Human Services Specialist 3) - Spanish/English bilingual preferred

Initial Posting Date:

08/19/2025

Application Deadline:

09/01/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,023 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Eligibility Worker (Human Services Specialist 3) - Spanish/English bilingual preferred

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.

Spanish/English bilingual preferred vacancy: You do not need to be bilingual to apply or be considered for this position. However, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English. We serve diverse communities and recognize the importance of serving people in their preferred language. If you are bilingual, you will receive 5% bilingual differential pay upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency.

Opportunity awaits! Do you have a passion for serving our most vulnerable community members? Are you an innovative, compassionate and hard-working individual who thrives when working as part of a team? If this sounds like you, you could be the newest addition to our team, and we sincerely hope you consider joining us.

Summary of Duties

As an Eligibility Worker, you will:

• Play a critical role in providing a safety net that supports better outcomes for our customers.

• Provide resources that support individual and family stability.

• Determine eligibility for people applying for various programs and benefits through interviewing, gathering and assessing information. Programs we administer include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Long Term Care (LTC) services, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), Domestic Violence services and various Medicaid (Health insurance) programs.

• Travel locally on occasion for community appointments that take place in participant homes, hospitals, and other public settings based on the participants’ needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience determining eligibility for an agency program by interviewing to assess the needs of clients and interpreting and applying the policies, rules, and guidelines applicable to the client's situation.

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience reviewing documents and entering information into multiple systems with accuracy.

• Experience providing services or resources with respect and compassion to community members who have historically been marginalized, underserved, in crisis, or disadvantaged.

• Experience explaining complex information verbally and in writing to diverse audiences in a culturally responsive manner.

• Experience prioritizing tasks and managing workloads to consistently meet deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying policies in a business environment with frequent process or policy changes.

• Experience working collaboratively with tribal entities, community-based partners and culturally appropriate service providers.

Attention all candidates! Your resume and/or cover letter (optional, not required) may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field in the online application. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Please include detailed work and education history that includes the month/year start date and month/year end date for each role/job. Additional information and/or materials cannot be accepted after the application deadline. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process and will be used to determine your starting salary range.

Working Conditions

• The work schedule is 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday on site and in-person at the Warm Springs ODHS branch office.

• Local travel is required for community appointments that take place in participant homes, hospitals, and other public settings based on the participants’ needs.

• Contact with the public, including contact with customers experiencing emotional and financial stress.

• Serve a diverse range of customers with compassion and professionalism through a trauma informed lens.

• May require sitting at a computer or telephone for prolonged periods of the workday.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Requires a valid driver’s license for State vehicle use.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).  

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Alissa Walker. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.

• Email: ALISSA.WALKER@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 503-519-1807