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Public Benefits Specialist

Hood River | DHS, USFull-time$5k–$6k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Assist Oregonians in-person with eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and periodic reviews for state human services programs.

Role type

Public Benefits Specialist

Builds

Eligibility decisions and resource connections for families

Domain

Public sector human services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Eligibility determination, policy interpretation, client interviewing, resource referral, narrative reporting, system utilization

Preferred skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish), cultural competency

Technologies

Multiple software systems

Responsibilities

Perform eligibility determinations and updates for ODHS/OHA/DELC programs; Interview applicants in person and by phone; Assess client family strengths and needs; Update narrative reports summarizing client information.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level