Disability Administrative Specialist I - Limited Service

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Flexible work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

State of Vermont's Disability Determination Services in Waterbury, VT is hiring for a Disability Administrative Specialist I - Limited Service. This entry-level role supports clerical and technical case processing activities, including receipting evidence and handling vendor and claimant correspondence in a hybrid office/telework setting.

You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, with a focus on accuracy, communication, and work-life balance, and there is potential for

Qualifications

• One year of experience providing administrative support to a business or organization.
• Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Receipting evidence and managing vendor and claimant correspondence.
• Verifying incoming reports and evidence and authorizing payments.
• Providing clerical and technical case processing support.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

One year of administrative experience

Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or closely related field

Job description

Title: Disability Administrative Specialist I - Limited Service

Application Deadline Date: 09/15/2026

Department: Children and Families

Location: Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Limited Service

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $23.75

Maximum Salary: $36.88

Overview

Help make a difference! Join the Disability Determination Services (DDS) team and help support adjudicators who process Social Security and Medicaid disability benefits. We seek an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills to assist with clerical and technical case processing activities. This position performs at the entry level, all technical case processing and support activities, including receipting evidence, vendor, and claimant correspondence, verifying incoming reports and evidence, and authorizing payments. There is a possibility of occasional telework after training. We understand how challenging learning a new position can be and offer extensive support as you learn. You'll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from experienced trainers, mentors, and management in a collaborative, flexible work environment focused on work-life balance as you learn the job and beyond. You do not need to reapply if you have already applied.

Who May Apply

This position, Disability Administrative Specialist I - Limited Service (Job Requisition #55359), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed in a hybrid office/telework setting. Incumbents must be adaptable to frequent changes, and able to work very accurately and quickly.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience providing administrative support to a business or organization.

OR

Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or closely related field.

Special Requirements

All candidates must pass applicable State background checks in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, State of Vermont tax compliance and criminal record checks, and Federal requirements for all DDS employees, including fingerprinting for FBI clearance and a Federal Public Trust background investigation.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that is worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.