Oregon state government
Eligibility Worker (Public Benefit Specialist) Dallas
Dallas | DHS · Contract
Work authorization requiredDetected 5 days ago
AzureComputer VisionCustomer SupportCollaborationAdaptability
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.
Apply directly at Oregon state government →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Oregon state government immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Oregon state government's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.