Disability Determination Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

1d•$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

Knowledge in Complex Federal laws, regulations and policies governing eligibility for disability benefits under provisions of the Social Security Act
Knowledge in Program planning and evaluation methods, management and program policies, practices and procedures
Knowledge in Medical, physiological, and psychiatric terminology, including the effects of medical, physiological, and psychiatric conditions on functional capacity
Knowledge in 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
Skill in Critical thinking, detail-oriented, using automated systems to enter, retrieve, research, analyze and interpret statistical and programmatic data
Skill in Reading, understanding, and interpreting complex federal, state, department, and legislative rules, laws, policies and procedures
Skill in Managing and balancing various management and administrative functions and presenting information on complex issues and ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in Navigating multiple applications simultaneously and gathering, organizing, and summarizing information and data from varied sources, creating and maintaining comprehensive reports
Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of public and private organizations, institutions, agencies, and individuals
Ability to Communicate effectively while exercising a high degree of discretion and independent judgment
Ability to 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
Ability to Effectively communicate and/or present plans and respond to questions from management and work with limited direction, independently as well as in a team.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
HSPD-12 Background/Fingerprinting Security Clearance: Please be advised that all hires, transfers, and current employees within DBME Disability Determination Service Administration are subject to mandatory fingerprinting and an associated FBI background investigation by the Social Security Administration under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.

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