Disability Adjudicator Trainee: Social Security Claims

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada's Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) invites applications for a Disability Adjudicator Trainee in Carson City or Las Vegas. You will evaluate disability claims, gather medical evidence, and draft determinations under Social Security rules, with training to progress toward a Disability Adjudicator 3.

This trainee role emphasizes analytical thinking, precise writing, and caseload management, with potential for flexible schedules and overtime as you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science, health science, legal studies, business, public administration, or related field.
• Associate degree in same fields plus 1 year paraprofessional social services experience.
• High school diploma plus 2 years paraprofessional experience in social services.
• One year of experience as Rehabilitation Technician III in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to obtain personal history and communicate with claimants.
• Verify, develop and document required medical and vocational evidence.
• Review applications for completeness; request/authorize payments for collateral information.
• Integrate physical, mental and vocational assessments to determine impairment severity.
• Prepare medical/legal determinations and disability notices.
• Provide medical case management for disability claims.
• Conduct vocational analysis of claimant's background to assess job options.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical ability

Technical writing

Caseload management

Learning new software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Rehabilitation Technician III (Nevada)

Job description

The State of Nevada's Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) invites applications for a Disability Adjudicator Trainee in Carson City or Las Vegas. You will evaluate disability claims, gather medical evidence, and draft determinations under Social Security rules, with training to progress toward a Disability Adjudicator 3.

This trainee role emphasizes analytical thinking, precise writing, and caseload management, with potential for flexible schedules and overtime as you