DISABILITY CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR TRAINEE
About The Position
The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated, knowledgeable, ambitious, and detail-oriented Disability Claims Adjudicator Trainee for the Bureau of Disability Determination Services in Springfield. Under immediate supervision, actively participates in a formal training program not to exceed eighteen (18) months. Through formal classroom training, receives instruction on human anatomy and physiology, and the disability criteria used to evaluate both adult and childhood claims. Receives instruction on the procedures and business practices to secure medical evidence from health care professionals and communicate effectively with treating physicians and psychologists, consultative examiners, social workers, etc. Receives detailed instruction on completing vocational assessments as it relates to disability regulations established by SSA. Obtains through both formal and on-the-job training, knowledge of computer software applications needed to process disability claims. Prepares for and completes written examinations on administrative and medical material presented in Training.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree, with major courses in medical, premedical, legal, prelegal, nursing, psychology, pharmacy, health, biological sciences, physical sciences, business administration, management, or disability claims adjudication.
- OR Requires current valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, plus three (3) years of professional registered nursing experience.
- Requires ability to pass a federal employment background check.
- Individuals selected for positions with the Illinois Disability Determination Service (DDS) must go through a complete federal background investigation suitability determination by the Social Security Administration.
- Those individuals meeting the state requirements for employment must first complete the federal background investigation prior to their start date.
- This is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to the Social Security Disability data, records and systems.
Nice To Haves
- While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Under immediate supervision, actively participates in a formal training program not to exceed eighteen (18) months.
- Through formal classroom training, receives detailed instruction on human anatomy, human physiology, and the disability criteria on the major body systems for both adults and children.
- Receives instruction on procedures and practices in securing medical evidence from health care professionals and communicating effectively utilizing appropriate medical terminology with physicians, psychologists, consultative examiners, social workers, etc.
- Receives detailed instructions on vocational evaluations as they relate to disability regulations established by the Social Security Administration.
- Obtains, through both formal and on-the-job training, knowledge of computer software applications needed to process Social Security disability claims, to include the Social Security Administration’s Disability Claims Processing System (DCPS).
- Prepares for and completes written examinations on administrative and medical material presented in training.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
