Disability Determination Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

2d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Disability Determination Services Administration is seeking a Disability Determination Specialist that can skillfully incorporate the goals of the company. This position will review medical evidence to decide whether applicants applying for Social Security disability benefits meets eligibility criteria. This is an in office position.

Requirements

Complex Federal laws, regulations and policies governing eligibility for disability benefits under provisions of the Social Security Act
Program planning and evaluation methods, management and program policies, practices and procedures
Medical, physiological, and psychiatric terminology, including the effects of medical, physiological, and psychiatric conditions on functional capacity
Policies and procedures established for the work system; research analysis of statistical data or policy/procedural changes; computer programs; principles and practices of leadership and management
Critical thinking, detail-oriented, using automated systems to enter, retrieve, research, analyze and interpret statistical and programmatic data
Reading, understanding, and interpreting complex federal, state, department, and legislative rules, laws, policies and procedures
Managing and balancing various management and administrative functions and presenting information on complex issues and ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Navigating multiple applications simultaneously and gathering, organizing, and summarizing information and data from varied sources, creating and maintaining comprehensive reports
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of public and private organizations, institutions, agencies, and individuals
Communicate effectively while exercising a high degree of discretion and independent judgment
Create, maintain, and complete special projects and reports with accuracy and timeliness while handling daily demands, change of priorities, and adapt to rapid changes in workload as required
Effectively communicate and/or present plans and respond to questions from management and work with limited direction, independently as well as in a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional level experience in adjudicating disability determinations for the Social Security Administration OR five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment while processing/making decisions on Social Security Disability Claims, including Re-determinations and Reconsideration Disability Claims (1st level of appeal) as described by SSA/DDSA policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State rules and regulations.
Makes final decisions on complex Social Security Disability claims.
Gathers vocational, functional or medical evidence from claimant, third parties and existing medical sources.
Interviews claimants by phone/or in person to resolve questions on application forms.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities