Benefits Eligibility Specialist - Remote & Flexible Hours

Social Security Administration; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Security Administration in Kent, Washington seeks a Claims Specialist to interview the public to obtain, clarify, and verify eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and supplemental security income including State supplements. This temporary position is located in the Kent Field Office with multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours) and may be extended.

Education requirements include Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Interviews with the public to determine eligibility for SSA programs.
• Resolve discrepancies and make final entitlement decisions.
• Adhere to SSA rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with the public to determine eligibility for SSA programs.
• Resolve discrepancies and make final entitlement decisions.
• Adjudicate entitlement actions at all levels of difficulty.

Skills

Interviewing

Education

Ph.D. or LL.M.

Three years of graduate study

Job description

Social Security Administration in Kent, Washington seeks a Claims Specialist to interview the public to obtain, clarify, and verify eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and supplemental security income including State supplements. This temporary position is located in the Kent Field Office with multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours) and may be extended.

Education requirements include Ph.D.