Disability Adjudication Trainee — Flexible Schedule

State-of-Nevad; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Training, Employment, and Rehabilitation (DETR) in Carson City is hiring Disability Adjudicator Trainees as underfills for Disability Adjudicator 3s. The role involves evaluating disability claims, applying regulations, and preparing technical rationales while managing a caseload.

Training precedes advancement, with potential flexible schedules and overtime as opportunities arise. The position emphasizes strong analytical and technical writing skills, the ability to decide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science, health science, legal studies, business or public administration or related field; OR Associate's degree with one year paraprofessional experience; OR high school diploma with two years paraprofessional experience; OR one year as Rehabilitation Technician III; OR two years as Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to obtain personal history and communicate with claimants in writing or by phone.
• Verify, develop and document required medical and vocational evidence; review applications for completeness.
• Integrate physical, mental and vocational assessments to determine impairment; consult with physicians/psychologists to resolve conflicts.
• Compile evidence into written medical/legal determinations of disability with clear, lay-language notices.
• Provide medical case management for claims requiring medical consultation and organize complex information for timely decisions.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Decision making

Caseload management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Rehabilitation Technician III (Nevada State service)

Two years paraprofessional experience

Tools

Agency software & claims processing programs

Job description

Nevada Department of Training, Employment, and Rehabilitation (DETR) in Carson City is hiring Disability Adjudicator Trainees as underfills for Disability Adjudicator 3s. The role involves evaluating disability claims, applying regulations, and preparing technical rationales while managing a caseload.

Training precedes advancement, with potential flexible schedules and overtime as opportunities arise. The position emphasizes strong analytical and technical writing skills, the ability to decide