Northwest Senior and Disability Services is seeking a Bilingual Eligibility Specialist (Russian/English) to join their team in Salem, OR. The role involves determining eligibility for social service programs and providing excellent customer service.
About the Role
As a Bilingual Eligibility Specialist, you will gather information to determine financial eligibility for benefits, conduct annual reviews, and provide ongoing consumer maintenance. You will interview individuals, explain benefits, collaborate with various agencies, and ensure compliance with program rules and policies while providing excellent service in a professional manner.
About You
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Social Sciences, Human Services, or a closely related field, or four years of relevant experience.
Successful completion of Russian Language Proficiency Test.
Preferred:
Experience in social services or customer service roles.
Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Medical/Dental 100% paid for employee and 90-98% for dependents.
Generous paid time off.
Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Employee Assistance Plan.
Long Term Disability.
Great workplace culture.
Northwest Senior and Disability Services
We are a local intergovernmental agency serving seniors and adults with physical disabilities in five Oregon counties: Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill.
Company Size: 201-500 employeesIndividual and Family Services