Social Security Income Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division. This position ensures qualified children are provided the opportunity to request and obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. Responsibilities include: 1) Serves as the non-attorney representative on behalf of SSI claimants at hearings before Administrative Law Judges; 2) Evaluates assessments of the child’s medical, social and developmental barriers to determine if the child appears to meet the Social Security disability criteria; and 3) Provides training and assistance to staff on a variety of topics related to program responsibilities. Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Public Administration or a related field.
• Three years of job related work experience in Supplemental Security Income Program, disability determination, Case Management or Child Protective Services work.
• Knowledge and understanding of SSI Adjudication process.
• Knowledge of child development with effects of child abuse and disabilities.
• General knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ability to learn the laws and regulations as they relate to eligibility issues.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Montana foster care, Federal program funding such as Social Security Disability Determination, or Child and Adult Protective Services System (CAPS) preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the non-attorney representative on behalf of SSI claimants at hearings before Administrative Law Judges
• Evaluates assessments of the child’s medical, social and developmental barriers to determine if the child appears to meet the Social Security disability criteria
• Provides training and assistance to staff on a variety of topics related to program responsibilities

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