Oregon state government

Oregon state government

Eligibility Worker (Public Benefit Specialist) Dallas

Dallas | DHS · Contract

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About the role

  • Welcome to the Oregon Eligibility Partnership, where equity meets efficiency in eligibility determination.
  • Learn more about our programs, as your work providing services will be through the Oregon Eligibility Partnership (OEP).

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Because many clients have multiple needs, the department is integrating equitable services, seeking to bring a broad range of supports within easy reach of each client or family.
  • This approach, recognized as pioneering in the nation, requires close collaboration among staff within the department and with local governments, Tribes, service providers and other partners.

Requirements

  • Two years of experience working with the public, providing assistance and interpreting and applying policies, rules, or guidelines;
  • Experience remaining adaptable and patient as priorities and business needs shift throughout the day.
  • Experience researching, interpreting, and applying policies and regulations in a work environment with frequently changing priorities.
  • Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.
  • Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process.
  • Communicate eligibility decisions to applicants and send all required notifications within the appropriate timeframe.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • An associate degree in a Behavioral Science, Social Science or a closely related field AND six months of experience working with the public, providing assistance and interpreting and applying policies, rules, or guidelines;

Compensation

  • Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
  • The salary range listed is the non- PERS monthly salary range.
  • If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Benefits

  • ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
  • Amazing benefits package.

Equal opportunity

  • The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship.

This listing is sourced directly from Oregon state government's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.