Oregon Department of Human Services

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This year's theme from the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities is "Developmental Disability Awareness Always." It highlights that every person has valuable strengths, infinite capacity to thrive, and the potential to make important contributions to their local communities. In keeping with the theme, we wanted to share about Daniel's employment journey with help from ODHS Vocational Rehabilitation. Daniel loves his job as a Safeway delivery driver, and his employer is happy to have him on the team! #DDAwarenessMonth #DevelopmentalDisabilities #VocationalRehabilitation

⭐ We’re Hiring: Tribal Affairs Director ⭐ The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is looking for a passionate, experienced leader to join our Office of Tribal Affairs as the Tribal Affairs Director! This role will work directly with Nine Federally Recognized Tribes in Oregon, ensuring that ODHS programs are culturally responsive and meet the needs of the Tribes. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary liaison between ODHS and Tribal governments & organizations. Develop policies and strategies that align with Tribal priorities and values. Advocate for Tribal sovereignty and self-determination in state programs. Collaborate with state agencies to enhance services for Native populations. Benefits: ✨ ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning. ✨ Cost of Living Adjustments. ✨ Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range). ✨ Amazing benefits package. ✨ Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Apply: https://lnkd.in/dj9jY5vi #Hiring #TribalAffairs #OregonJobs #DiversityAndInclusion #TribalCommunities #PublicService #ODHS #Leadership

You may think you don’t need to file a tax return... but you might be missing out on getting a big tax refund in the mail! If you need help filing, the ODHS Tax Infrastructure Program funds community organizations throughout the state so that they can offer free tax filing help for people who qualify. Learn more in this news release: https://lnkd.in/gu3qHkuH #NewsRelease #Taxes #TaxHelp

⭐ We’re Hiring: Public Records Unit Manager ⭐ The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) looking for Public Records Unit Manager to play a key role in ensuring transparency and compliance within our agency! If you're passionate about leading a team, enhancing processes, and upholding legal standards, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact! Key Responsibilities: ▪️ Oversee and lead the agency’s public records unit, ensuring compliance with state statutes and timely data collection and responses. ▪️ Analyze and identify critical issues and opportunities to implement improved practices. ▪️ Evaluate program outcomes using dashboards, data, reports, and other data-driven metrics. ▪️ Supervise and manage the department's public records unit to ensure effective operations and compliance. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gPaeVjT6

⭐ We’re Hiring: Tribal Affairs Director ⭐ The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is looking for a passionate, experienced leader to join our Office of Tribal Affairs as the Tribal Affairs Director! This role will work directly with Nine Federally Recognized Tribes in Oregon, ensuring that ODHS programs are culturally responsive and meet the needs of the Tribes. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary liaison between ODHS and Tribal governments & organizations. Develop policies and strategies that align with Tribal priorities and values. Advocate for Tribal sovereignty and self-determination in state programs. Collaborate with state agencies to enhance services for Native populations. Benefits: ✨ ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning. ✨ Cost of Living Adjustments. ✨ Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range). ✨ Amazing benefits package. ✨ Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Apply: https://lnkd.in/dj9jY5vi #Hiring #TribalAffairs #OregonJobs #DiversityAndInclusion #TribalCommunities #PublicService #ODHS #Leadership

We're hiring two Human Services Case Managers / REQ-176439 LOCATION: Roseburg, OR SALARY RANGE: $4409 - $6420 CLOSE DATE: 04/16/2023 Join a mission-driven team focused on delivering comprehensive care solutions for Oregon’s most vulnerable populations, where your assessments and coordination will play a crucial role in fostering health, safety, and self-reliance in the community. We are looking for new team members to assess initial applicants to develop, coordinate, and arrange a variety of services to allow elderly and disabled adults or medical patients about to be discharged from a hospital to get the continuity of care needed or to allow families in Oregon's family assistance programs to become self-sufficient while helping them to meet their basic needs. You will screen clients for medical, social, and financial eligibility and assesses clients' medical, physical and mental condition and level of function in order to match clients with providers by determining appropriate service placement and payment level. Utilizing judgement in recognizing and assessing client’s health and functional status and be knowledgeable of issues representing potential abuse and neglect. Are you ready to join Team ODHS? Apply here: https://shorturl.at/RtkF8 #casemanagement #humanservices #eligibility #oregonjobs

March is National Social Work Month! There are many different kinds of social work. As the State human services agency in Oregon, we are proud to work with a wide range of social workers who are supporting the well-being of others all over the state and in Tribal Nations. This year's theme from the National Association of Social Workers, Compassion + Action, highlights that social work is one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S. in large part because it calls for caring and compassion. #SocialWorkMonth

WE'RE HIRING: Eligibility Workers (Human Service Specialist 3) Bilingual Spanish/Russian/Vietnamese/English Preferred – in that order SALARY RANGE: $4,023 - $5,575 per month CLOSE DATE: March 16, 2025 LOCATION: Oregon City office 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. Bilingual Preferred (Languages Specified) You do not need to be bilingual to apply or be considered for this position. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply! We serve diverse communities and recognize the importance of serving people in their preferred language. If interested in using your bilingual language skills, upon passing the test, you will receive 5% bilingual differential pay. Preference will be given for  the following bilingual language skills in, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese. (In that order.) 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. Summary of Duties As an Eligibility Worker, you will: ·      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. Minimum Qualifications ·      Two years of experience determining eligibility for an agency program by interviewing to assess the needs of clients and interpreting and applying the policies, rules, and guidelines applicable to the client's situation. ·      An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relative to the class concept. Are you ready to join Team ODHS? Apply here: https://rb.gy/gr1dks #eligibility#humanservices#oregonjobs#benefits

We're hiring a Office Specialist 2 / REQ-175775 SALARY RANGE: $3429 - $4622 CLOSE DATE: 03/16/2025 LOCATION: North Bend (on the Oregon coast) OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing community well-being! In this role, you will be the first point of contact, guiding individuals through their inquiries and ensuring they receive the appropriate assistance, all within a collaborative office setting. In this position, you will serve the needs of the community through face-to-face conversation, written correspondence and/or over the phone by screening of Oregonian's needs to determine appropriate referrals to other staff and/or community partnerships. This may also include decisions related to requesting assistance from a supervisor, from security and/or 911. Support staff also provide support to other units throughout the office. This is an in-office position. The office is open Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Are you ready to join Team ODHS? Apply here: https://shorturl.at/mc4sg #humanservices #administrative #clerical #oregonjobs

Over the last couple weeks, ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) staff have been supporting Klamath County’s response to a winter storm. Heavy snowfall has significantly impacted power, water, road and communication systems. At the request of the Klamath County Emergency Manager, OREM worked with partners like United Way of the Klamath Basin with COAD (community organizations active in disasters) partners, American Red Cross Cascades Region, The Klamath Tribes, staff from the local ODHS office and Living Springs Fellowship church. Thank you to Marion County, Oregon Emergency Management for providing mutual aid by loaning their off-road vehicle known as a side-by-side. It was used to drop off supplies to families who were snowed in and needed critical assistance. #TeamODHS #EmergencyManagement