Disability Benefits Adjudicator I

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in Stone Mountain, GA, seeks an Adjudicator 1 to assist in gathering and assessing evidence for disability decisions. The role involves reviewing medical and vocational data, preparing analyses, and communicating decisions to claimants and the SSA.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a 40-hour workweek and federal background checks. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Stone Mountain, GA.

Qualifications

• Reviews and analyzes evidence of illness, injury, disease or other medical conditions and vocational factors which prevent employment.
• Maintains a caseload and ensures resolution of all issues.
• Prepares detailed written analyses and notices to claimants and agencies.
• Determines needed medical/clinical information and administrative steps to substantiate claims.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and assessing evidence for decisions on claims or appeals.
• Interviews or corresponds with claimants and others to obtain collateral evidence.
• Prepare residual functional capacity assessments based on medical data.
• Collaborate with professionals to address complex issues.

Skills

Disability adjudication

Evidence analysis

Written analysis

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Job description

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in Stone Mountain, GA, seeks an Adjudicator 1 to assist in gathering and assessing evidence for disability decisions. The role involves reviewing medical and vocational data, preparing analyses, and communicating decisions to claimants and the SSA.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a 40-hour workweek and federal background checks. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Stone Mountain, GA.