Disability Claims Examiner (37547, 37549, 37550)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Disability Claims Examiner position works within the Disability Determination Services (DDS) Bureau whose primary function is to make disability determination decisions for the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) under the disability benefits program. All Disability Claims Examiners participate in a 24-month training program, that provides the guidance and support required to be effective in this position. Upon successful completion of the training program, hourly base rate increases will occur at 12 months and 24 months.

Requirements

• Two years of job-related work experience such as case management in the medical, insurance, law, vocational, or worker compensation fields.
• Ability to research, interpret, and implement federal and state rules, regulations, policy, and business procedures.
• Ability to work with a large and complex computer/data system to complete work in a highly technical environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication demonstrated with strong interpersonal skills used to engage people and develop collaborative relationships.
• Flexible to balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policies as a guide. Does not look to protect the rule, but rather uses the rule to increase engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a medical, legal, social work, or education related field or other related degree.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of disability benefit applications
• Making disability determination decisions following federal laws, rules, and policies
• Managing case files via the DDS electronic case management system

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree