Information and Referral Specialist Jobs in Oregon City, OR

An Information and Referral Specialist in the social service industry serves as a critical link between individuals or communities and needed resources. They assist clients by identifying their needs, providing relevant information, and directing them to suitable social services, such as housing, food assistance, healthcare, or counseling. The specialist conducts in-depth interviews with clients, maintains a current database of resources, and follows up to ensure the clients have accessed the services. They also liaise with other professionals in the social service industry to foster collaboration and enhance service delivery.

Essential skills for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Familiarity with databases, data entry, and research skills are also crucial. A certification such as the Certified Information and Referral Specialist (CIRS) is often required, as it demonstrates a thorough understanding of the information and referral process. Prior roles that could lead to this position might include Social Service Assistant, Case Manager, or Community Outreach Coordinator, which all provide valuable experience in navigating social services and working directly with clients in need.

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Client Services Specialist

  • Lake Oswego, OR (9 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (9 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 9 hours ago

Description We are seeking a professional and detail-oriented Client Services Specialist to join our team. This client-facing role is responsible for delivering exceptional service and support to...

Resource Specialist I: Skills Development (Spanish Bilingual)

  • Oregon City, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Oregon City, OR
  • 3 days ago

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Resource Specialist I: Skills Development (Spanish Bilingual) position. This is a f ull-time, classified, non-exempt, and benefits-eligible...

Human Resource Specialist

  • Gladstone, OR (5 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Gladstone, OR (5 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 5 days ago

JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE GROUP: NON-REPRESENTED/SALARY SUPERVISED BY: Superintendent or designee WORK YEAR: 240 DAY CONTRACT Gladstone School District has a Human Resource...

Community Resource Coordinator II

  • Tigard, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tigard, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Provides members with known community resources and supports the care team to identify member community support and provide health education as appropriate. (25% Field base)....

PAS Resource Specialist

  • Gresham, OR (13 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 17 days ago
  • Gresham, OR (13 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 17 days ago

Department Overview The PAS Resource Specialist is responsible for assuring that appointments and ordered services will be covered by the patients insurance, or if uninsured, the patient is...

Temporary C3 Patient Access Resource Specialist

  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Oregon Health & Science University Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative...

PAS Resource Specialist

  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (15 miles from Oregon City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Department Overview The Patient Access Resource Specialist (PASR) gathers and records required information about patients, provides customer services which includes confirming health insurance...

Demographic Data for Oregon City, OR

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Information and Referral Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Information Security
The student will be able to:Classify and differentiate a basic working knowledge of cybersecurity awareness and threats.Describe the roles, responsibilities, and tools of a cybersecurity...
Introduction to Confidential Information and Remedies
This free Confidential Information Training online course begins with defining confidential information. Confidential information refers to any information that can be protected by a promise or a...
Information Systems Risk Manager
Risk reflects the likelihood of events occurring and the impact those have on an enterprise. Meanwhile, risk management is the system of balancing the risk associated with business activities with...

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Salary for Information and Referral Specialist Jobs in Oregon City, OR

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Information and Referral Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Information and Referral Specialists in Oregon City, OR offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
40.1%
Associate's Degree
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
High School or GED
2.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Information and Referral Specialists in Oregon City, OR
2-4 years
32.4%
Less than 1 year
24.9%
1-2 years
24.2%
None
11.3%
4-6 years
7.0%
6-8 years
0.2%



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