Branch Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1) | Bilingual English / Pashto Preferred

Initial Posting Date :

09 / 19 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 06 / 2025

Agency :

Department of Human Services

Salary Range : $3,429 - $4,622

Position Type : Employee

Position Title :

Branch Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1) | Bilingual English / Pashto Preferred

Job Description :

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits ! Empowering individuals and families by providing tailored support and guidance through Self Sufficiency Programs (SSP)-this role serves as a vital link between customers and program staff, offering case aid services, clarifying policies, and helping meet urgent needs such as SNAP benefits and service payments.

We are expanding our team in Beaverton! If you're passionate about helping others, we have multiple openings for Branch Operations Support (Human Services Specialist 1) | (English / Pashto preferred) within our Self Sufficiency Program (SSP).

Bilingual English / Pashto preferred but not required :

• This position has a bilingual preference with preferred duties to be carried out in both English and Pashto.
• The job offer will be contingent upon passing test(s) evaluating your proficiency in the bilingual requirements of the position.
• This position may receive a 5% differential pay based on passing the required language test.

Together, we can create lasting change!

Summary of Duties

Oregon's Self-Sufficiency Programs ( SSP ) provide resources, like cash and food assistance, as well as targeted services to help people move out of poverty and toward whole well-being. Programs include food benefits (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF), services for domestic violence survivors, resources for refugees and support for youth experiencing homelessness.

As a Branch Operations Support, you will :

Minimum Qualifications

This experience must have involved a high volume of paper work (e.g., assuring information on forms is complete and accurate, completing necessary documents, etc.).

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with :

Attention all candidates! 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.

Working Conditions

Background Checks and Requirements

Benefits

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Veterans' preference :

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Contact Information

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