Disability Analyst 2 (Disability Analyst 1 underfill option)
About The Position
Join us as a Disability Analyst 2 or as a Disability Analyst 1 underfill and make a meaningful impact serving Oregonians in need of critical financial and medical assistance. In this advanced role, you will independently manage a caseload—including court-mandated cases and specialized workloads—while analyzing complex medical and legal evidence to render accurate, timely, and defensible disability determinations. You will apply laws, regulations, and policy to complex and non-routine cases and serve as a trusted resource to staff on sensitive or challenging claims. Come be part of a dedicated public service team committed to fairness, integrity, and compassionate service. This position may be underfilled by a candidate who meets the Disability Analyst 1 minimum qualifications and is able to meet the Disability Analyst 2 minimum qualifications within 36 months. In this position, you will assist eligible adults in successfully seeking Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). In the State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI (SFPSS) and General Assistance (GA) programs, this assistance includes a state funded grant payment while the adult participates in the application and appeal process for SSI/SSDI. The Collaborative Disability Determination Unit (CDDU) Disability Analyst will determine client eligibility for these programs, which is either a voluntary alternative to TANF assistance or an addition to Medicaid coverage. The Disability Analyst will help facilitate the SSI/SSDI application and benefit appeal process for those eligible adults. In SFPSS and GA programs, the eligible adult must sign an interim assistance agreement.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in medicine, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation Counseling, vocational rehabilitation or a closely related field OR Three years of responsible, pertinent experience that provided a knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, physical and mental impairments, how the impairments affect work performance and the treatment prognosis and duration for mental and physical impairments (e.g., Military Corpsman, Nurse, Psychiatric Aide, Medical Assistant, Bodily Injury Claims Adjudication, Industrial Therapist, etc.), OR An equivalent combination of experience and education that would typically lead to the required knowledge and skills.
- Three years of experience compiling and analyzing facts to determine eligibility requirements in compliance with program guidelines and regulations, two of the three years must include evaluating applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income program benefits; AND a bachelor’s degree in medicine, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation Counseling, vocational rehabilitation or a closely related field; OR Three years of responsible, pertinent experience which provided a knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, physical and mental impairments, how the impairments affect work performance and the treatment, prognosis and duration for physical and mental impairments (e.g., Military Corpsman, Nurse, Psychiatric Aide, Medical Assistant, Bodily Injury Claims Adjudication, Industrial Therapist, etc.). OR Six years of progressively related professional-level experience, training, and education that would typically lead to the required knowledge and skills. Two of the six years must include evaluating applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income program benefits.
- Experience with SSA disability program adjudication.
- Experience with Medical and/or Mental Health terminology and records.
- Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience interviewing to obtain information for a human or social services program.
Responsibilities
- Determine eligibility for the State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI (SFPSS), General Assistance (GA), and Presumptive Medicaid Disability Determination Team (PMDDT) Disability Benefit Liaison (DBL) programs by using criteria developed by the State of Oregon and Social Security Administration (SSA). Researches, interprets, and applies complex technical procedures resident in the SSA Program, SSA laws, rules and regulations. Provides case development advice and direction; directs purchase of consultative medical examinations; and advises staff on preparation of statements and other written assessments to document claims.
- Prepare, in partnership with the client, application for Social Security or other benefits as appropriate. This includes writing and filing appeals/requests for reconsideration on all clients denied benefits, if appropriate.
- Order, obtain, analyze, and evaluate medical, psychological, social, vocational, and other pertinent data as part of the eligibility determination process. Consult with mental health specialists, Disability Determination Services (DDS) specialists, vocational rehabilitation specialist, vocational nurses, and medical professionals to determine disability and make appropriate referral for services.
- Review disability claims processed by other Disability Analysts to determine/re-determine eligibility with consideration of all the case information and the need to obtain additional supporting documentation.
- Participates in medical determination team meetings, which may discuss eligibility for the SFPSS program.
- Carry a specialized caseload of individuals applying for SSI.
Benefits
- Amazing benefits package.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
