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The Idaho Department of Labor, Disability Determinations Services located in Boise, has an exciting opportunity for multiple Disability Claims Adjudicator Trainee positions. These positions will be used for training purposes (underfill) for the Disability Claims Adjudicator position. Once various @types of on-the-job training have been completed at the trainee level within an expected timeframe, employees will then complete their underfill and be expected to increase production levels and progress towards learning to carry out the duties of the full working level Disability Claims Adjudicator. Minimum statistical performance standards exist at all levels in the areas of customer service, productivity, and quality. These positions require reading extensive medical records online and writing determinations. Good case management skills are needed to be successful in this position.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.
To learn more about becoming a Disability Claims Adjudicator, click on this link for Disability Determination Services (https://www.labor.idaho.gov/Disability-Determination/) . To apply for this exciting career opportunity, go to the State of Idaho Career (https://css-idaho-prd.tam.inforgov.com/hcm/Jobs/page/JobsHomePage?menu=Home&csk.JobBoard=STATEOFIDAHO&csk.HROrganization=LUMA) web page.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Chere Ostolasa (chere.ostolasa@ssa.gov). The State of Idaho offers these AMAZING benefits:
Participation in PERSI one of the nation's best state retirement systems and pension plans.
Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee & family.
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
Paid parental leave.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Multiple savings plans.
Life insurance.
Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more.
Job Postings:Your conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration's (SSA's) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process.*Note: This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process.
Conditional Job Offers: Should you choose to accept this position, you must complete the following:
Online background investigation questionnaires and forms through e-QIP
Appointment and Suitability paperwork and documentation if requested
Fingerprinting as required in the background investigation
Privacy Act Statement - FBI Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights
Your appointment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment screening, which will begin upon your acceptance of this tentative offer of employment and your completion of the required investigation questionnaires. If the results of this screening are unfavorable, this tentative offer may be rescinded.
NOTE: This process may take up to 45 days to complete before an employee can start working.
You may also be subject to a complete background investigation. SSA Human Resources personnel and/or the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) may contact you for additional information during the completion of your pre-employment screening and background investigation. You are required to respond to all requests as soon as possible. Failure to respond timely and completely will delay the scheduling your start date, and/or may result in an unfavorable finding.
Once an employee is hired and fully credentialed, periodic further investigations will be required approximately every 5 years.
For questions regarding the background investigation, please contact Laura Schmidt (Laura.Schmidt@ssa.gov) or David Iriondo (David.Iriondo@ssa.gov).
Example of Duties
The trainee position requires achieving competency in the following areas of adjudication:
Reviews initial and reconsideration disability claims in accordance with Social Security Administration (SSA) law, court orders, rulings, and regulations.
Develops claims by contacting the claimant, lay sources, medical sources and vocational sources in writing, in person, or by telephone.
Ascertains effects of physical and mental impairments and whether an impairment meets established criteria for disability.
Works in an electronic environment including reviewing imaged medical and other evidence on the computer and preparing documents and forms within an automated case processing system.
Prepares various statements and assessments for proper determinations.
Responds to legal and administrative issues raised by claimants, attorneys, and other representatives.
Prepares formal determination of eligibility based on SSA criteria.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Conducting and documenting in-depth fact-finding interviews.
Assisting difficult or confrontational individuals with physical and/or emotional impairments.
Interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, rules, and regulations.
Preparing written eligibility decisions
Operating a personal computer; managing multiple priorities or tasks.
Preferred Qualifications - These qualifications are not required, but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants (must be reflected in your resume).
Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently.
Medical experience or medical terminology knowledge.
The Idaho Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you have questions, please contact us at (208) 332-3570 ext 2916 or humanresources.mailbox@labor.idaho.gov
WEBSITE: www.labor.idaho.gov
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.
