Disability Examiner 9-P11 - Lansing
About The Position
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a Disability Examiner to learn and demonstrate competency with complex Social Security disability insurance program standards as applied to medical and vocational evidence. The Examiner will assist in developing disability claims with assistance and oversight from Trainers, Supervisors, Mentors, and Medical Consultant staff. The selected candidate will receive gradually increasing case assignments in number and complexity to assess their ability to analyze large volumes of evidence in electronic case folders during the probationary period. The role involves learning to access information electronically and use electronic case processing software. Individuals selected for positions with the Michigan Disability Determination Service (MDDS) will be required to pass a complete federal background investigation as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials to access Social Security Disability data, records, and systems. Finalists must pass a preliminary check prior to a job offer. A full background investigation will follow.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree with any major.
- Must apply online via NEOGOV.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
- Attach a cover letter.
- Attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted; web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not accepted). Official transcripts must provide the name of the institution, confirmation of degree award date, and registrar's signature.
- Pass a complete federal background investigation.
- Obtain a suitability determination by the Social Security Administration.
- Pass a preliminary check prior to a job offer.
- Complete a full background investigation.
- Confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
- Prohibited from using artificial intelligence (AI) software in any area of the selection process.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employees and MDHHS employees in lay-off status.
- Contact Human Resources regarding interest in potential reinstatement if previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years.
Responsibilities
- Learn and demonstrate competency with complex Social Security disability insurance program standards as applied to medical and vocational evidence.
- Assist in developing disability claims with assistance and oversight from Trainers, Supervisors, Mentors, and Medical Consultant staff.
- Receive case assignments, gradually increasing in number and complexity, to assess the ability to analyze large volumes of evidence in electronic case folders during the probationary period.
- Learn to access information electronically and use electronic case processing software.
Benefits
- Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
- Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
