Disability Hearing Officer - Telework Eligible & Training

Delaware LLC; Delaware; Hybride; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telework

Résumé du poste

State of Delaware Disability Determination Service is seeking a Hearing Officer to manage hearings for disability claims, interpret governing rules, and develop training for adjudicators. The role requires strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and experience in evidence evaluation.

You will conduct hearings, prepare written summaries, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure due process and accurate decisions. Telework is eligible under state policy where applicable.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in evaluating disability claims and making disability determinations.
• Six months experience in disability adjudication appeal and review process.
• Three years experience in interpreting Social Security Administration laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of quasi judicial proceedings.

Responsabilités

• Reviews full case records and pertinent regulations prior to hearings.
• Analyzes evidence and determines weight of evidence and impairment severity.
• Conducts hearings with beneficiaries and representatives ensuring due process.
• Writes statements of rationale for decisions.
• Prepares notification of decisions to beneficiaries and parties and informs on appeal rights.
• Performs public relations work with legal community to facilitate hearings.
• Develops training programs for DDS staff.

Connaissances

Disability claims

Adjudication

Regulations understanding

Narrative writing

Quasi-judicial proceedings

Description du poste

State of Delaware Disability Determination Service is seeking a Hearing Officer to manage hearings for disability claims, interpret governing rules, and develop training for adjudicators. The role requires strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and experience in evidence evaluation.

You will conduct hearings, prepare written summaries, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure due process and accurate decisions. Telework is eligible under state policy where applicable.