Disability Adjudicator Trainee — Flexible Hours

State of Nevada

Carson City (NV)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada’s Nevada Department of Training, Employment, and Rehabilitation (DETR) is hiring Disability Adjudicator Trainees in Carson City. You will learn to evaluate disability claims, develop medical and vocational evidence, and prepare determinations under SSA rules.

This trainee role offers training, eventual advancement, and potential overtime opportunities within the Bureau of Disability Adjudication.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a social science, health science, legal studies, business or public administration or related field; OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college and one year paraprofessional experience performing social services case processing duties which included applying and explaining program rules, regulations, policies and procedures; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of paraprofessional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Rehabilitation Technician III in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Rehabilitation Technician II in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

Interview applicants to obtain personal history; verify, develop and document required medical and vocational evidence; review applications for completeness; request and authorize payments for existing collateral medical, psychological, vocational and employment information necessary to make disability determinations; recommend the purchase of consultative examinations.
Integrate physical, mental and vocational functional assessments to determine the combined effects and severity of impairment in compliance with Social Security Administration regulations; consult with program physicians and psychologists to resolve conflicts with medical evidence and determine clinical severity and/or residual functional capacity; apply federal regulations, procedures and standards to findings of fact and abstract medical and vocational concepts; establish the onset of the disability.
Compile the entire body of evidence into a written medical/legal determination of disability which documents the medical and vocational facts, statutory requirements, and the occupational potential of the claimant; evaluate symptoms and alleged limitations to determine credibility; evaluate the consistency of treating/examining source statements and opinions; prepare personalized determination notices using appropriate lay language to inform claimants of disability determinations.
Provide medical case management for disability claims that require medical consultation.
Conduct comprehensive vocational analysis of the claimant's vocational background, education, age, relevant work experience, and demonstrated functional capacity for gainful employment; determine ability to perform jobs within the local and national economy; act as an agency resource providing advice and guidance to consulting physicians and claims adjudicators.
Under close supervision, incumbents receive training and gain experience in the evaluation and adjudication of disability claims.