Public Benefits Specialist

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Job Summary

Opportunity awaits! Do you have a passion for serving Oregon’s 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. NOTE: A Cover Letter is required! If you do not provide a Cover Letter, your application will be declined!

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• One year of experience working at the Human Services Specialist 1 level for the State of Oregon; OR
• Two years of experience working with the public, providing assistance and interpreting and applying policies, rules, or guidelines; OR
• 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; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept.

Essential Attributes

• Experience providing services with respect and compassion for community members who have historically been marginalized, underserved, in crisis, or disadvantaged.
• Experience conducting work that requires attention to detail, particularly with data entry and reviewing financial or technical documents.
• Experience with technical skills that include basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office software and learning new web-based platforms.
• Experience recognizing symptoms and behaviors that originate from adapting to trauma and using trauma informed de-escalation tactics to minimize re-traumatization.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required – if you do not provide a Cover Letter, your application will be declined. 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. Please include detailed work and education history. Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined.