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SalaryInitial Posting Date:
02/22/2024Application Deadline:
02/29/2024Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$3,200 - $4,639Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Operational Support (Human Services Specialist 1)Job Description:
Position Title: Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1)
Initial Posting Date: February 22, 2024
Application Deadline: February 29, 2024
Salary Range: $3200 - $4639
Location: Dallas, Oregon
Recruitment Type: Open competitive
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the
Equity North Star
as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.Would you like the opportunity to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources? Would you enjoy working with a diverse team that collaborates and learns together in service of children, families, and communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!
- When you join the ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
- Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision.
- We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a Human Services agency and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Starhas four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
- We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packagesincluding health, dental, vision and much more!
What you need to qualify
- Two years of experience either interviewing to obtain personal or technical information or substantial people contact. This experience must have involved a high volume of paperwork (e.g., assuring information on forms is complete and accurate, completing necessary documents, etc.).
- College-level courses may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis. A photocopy of your transcripts must be attached to your application materials if using college courses to meet the minimum qualifications (Associates degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for 18 months of experience. Bachelor's degree substitutes for three (3) years of experience. Master's degree substitutes for four (4) years of experience. Doctorate degree substitutes for five (5) years of experience.)
Essential attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience delivering excellent customer service skill and demonstrate excellent communication skills working with the public, coworkers, and managers. Demonstrated outstanding customer service by phone, in-person, and by email.
- Ability to organize work efficiently and manage multiple tasks with continuing interruptions; as well as manage a workload with competing deadlines.
- Experience explaining complex rules, regulations, or procedures to people of diverse backgrounds and situations.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately complete highly technical and detailed work. Experience processing, entering and/or verifying detailed data.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as in a team.
Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.
Your duties at a glance
about the program
}The Self Sufficiency Offices help with food benefits (SNAP), cash for families (TANF), childcare assistance (ERDC), medical, refugee services, and domestic violence services.
Self-Sufficiency Programs Mission:
To provide a safety net, family stability and a connection to careers that guide Oregonians out of poverty.
As Operational Support, you will:
- Be the first face of contact in most field offices for Oregonians and provide a welcoming environment for families to interact with the department.
- Support the infrastructure of the office by supporting the day-to-day operation.
- Work with Oregonians to support the online Oregon Eligibility system, for SNAP, TANF, and ERDC and Medicaid, by phone or/and in person to resolve any questions or concerns.
- Assisting Oregonians through a trauma informed lens.
- Provides financial desk responsibilities as assigned.
- Supports the business support functions within the office.
- Providing support to branch staff in supporting the work and the families using the case aid model.
Working conditions
- Experience constant contact with the public, including contact with and possibly de-escalating customers experiencing emotional and financial stress.
- Experience high volume of computer work, using various computer programs in a fast-paced team environment.
- Priorities and procedures may change daily and requires the ability to be flexible in application of procedures.
- May require a valid driver’s license or other acceptable method of transportation.
- This is not a remote position.
Application instructions & requirements
Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
- If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.
- After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
Additional requirements
- Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
- 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.
Helpful information
- This is full time / permanent position and is union representation (Service Employees International Union SEIU).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
- Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our Oregon job opportunitiespage.
- If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact brent.lawrence@odhs.oregon.gov
- Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
