| Post Code: D717 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS6437 | |
| Classification Number: C6657 | |
| Open: 05/10/2006 | |
| Revised: 01/13/2010 (Revised Announcement/Close Date) | |
| Close: 02/19/2010 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time and/or Part Time | |
SPECIAL NOTE: RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSURE DUE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE OF OREGON E-RECRUIT SYSTEM The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System. All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. DHS will implement the Oregon E-Recruit System effective March 1, 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. Applicants are encouraged to create a profile on the Oregon E-Recruit System. Applicant information can be found at Applicant E-Recruit FAQ's. If you need assistance completing your applicant profile, you can find instructions in the 'Application Guide'. After your applicant profile has been established, you can build an application by clicking the "Create Application" link. You may save this application and use it to apply for more than one job opening. EXCITING NEWS! There are full-time and part-time bilingual English/Spanish HSS1 openings in various DHS offices in the Portland Metro Area. For immediate consideration, APPLY NOW!! INTRODUCTION For these vacancies qualified applicants must have verbal and written English/Spanish language skills. You will be asked to demonstrate your language skills at the time of interview. Please indicate your verbal and written English/Spanish language skills in the Specialized Skills and Knowledge portion of the State of Oregon Application Form (PD100). Your application will remain active for 90 days, after which you will need to update your records every 90 days for the remainder of your one-year eligibility (your expiration date is indicated on your examination/grade notice). Updates can be made by calling 503-945-5698 or email to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us These employment opportunities are with Children, Adults, and Families (CAF), which is part of the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS). There are both full-time and part-time positions. These positions are represented by a union. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people and will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. Upon review and determination that you meet the minimum qualifications, your name will be placed on the list of qualified applicants (QLF) that will then be used to select applicants for job interviews. Individuals invited to interview will be randomly selected from the list of qualified applicants. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS For these vacancies qualified applicants must have verbal and written English/Spanish language skills. You will be asked to demonstrate your language skills at the time of interview. Two years of experience either interviewing to obtain personal/technical information, or substantial people contact. 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). SPECIAL NOTE: Any college courses may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis (45 quarter hours is equivalent to one year of experience). SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100 Language skill information. These positions require verbal and written bilingual English/Spanish language skills. Please indicate your language skills in the Specialized Skills and Knowledge section of the State of Oregon application form (PD100). You will be asked to verify your language skills at the time of interview. You may email, deliver, mail, or FAX your completed application to: E-Mail:
Please include announcement number LEHS6437 in the subject line of the e-mail.
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
Attn: Jean Fauth
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Although additional application information cannot be submitted for active applications, you may submit a new application when you feel you have new/updated qualification information. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees in these positions determine applicants' eligibility for Emergency Assistance, Poverty Level Medical, and Expedited Food Stamps. Major duties include: Screening application forms for completeness and clarify with applicant items left incomplete or misunderstood; eliciting information from applicant/recipient to verify and/or requesting further information to verify eligibility; explaining rules, regulations, procedures and applicant/recipient rights and responsibilities; Assisting applicants/recipients in securing needed documents from other agencies, schools, landlords, etc.; Contacting collateral sources such as doctors, landlords, other state agencies, etc., on behalf of the client/recipient; Typing/writing comprehensive narratives regarding how decisions were reached and cite documentation used to verify eligibility or non- eligibility; Screening application forms to determine if the applicant has had prior assistance in Oregon, to determine prime number, case number and to determine if client is currently receiving support or unemployment compensation; and Conducting group orientation to all appropriate applicants; meeting with each applicant following orientation to determine job status, appropriate agency or community program to which refer them and answering any general questions. WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent contact with angry or upset applicants/recipients. Occasional travel. Some positions may require a valid driver's license and a good driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation. Working a flexible work schedule as a condition of employment. This is understood to mean that the hours of work may vary from day to day and include evenings and weekends. Work schedule specifics will be determined by the hiring supervisor. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! | |
