DSHS ESA DDS Adjudicator- Trainer

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Washington's Disability Determination Services seeks an Adjudicator 5 Trainer to train staff in SSA/SSI adjudication, applying federal and state rules, policies, and court rulings. You will organize the training program and coordinate sessions for new adjudicators and other staff.

You should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least four years as an adjudicator, and strong ability to develop lessons, deliver in-person or via video using PowerPoint, and report on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR professional experience adjudicating disability/claims with relevant fields substituted year-for-year for education requirement.
• Four years of recent, successful adjudicator experience in SSA disability claims—must cover all claim types in last 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Train all new Adjudicators and MC/PCs on SSA/SSI adjudication per federal/state rules, policies, processes, and court rulings.
• Develop and implement personalized training for performance improvement.
• Prepare and provide feedback and summary status reports.
• Provide recommendations to management on training needs and issues.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of SSA regulations and policy instructions.

Skills

Adjudicator experience

Training delivery

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

DSHS ESA DDS Adjudicator 5- Trainer

The Department of Social and Health Services, Disability Determination Services (DDS) is looking to hire a DDS Adjudicator 5 Trainer.

Description

The Department of Social and Health Services, Disability Determination Services (DDS) is looking to hire a DDS Adjudicator 5 Trainer.

As an Adjudicator 5 Trainer, you'll train and organize the work related to the training of staff.

Some Of What You'll Do

• Train all new Adjudicators and MC/PCs on the adjudication of SSA/SSI claims including implementation of Federal and State rules, policies, business processes and court rulings
• Develop and implement personalized training for performance improvement
• Prepare and provide feedback and summary status reports
• Provide recommendations to management on training needs and issues
• Maintains an extensive knowledge of Social Security Administration current regulations, new and changing regulations, rulings, court decisions, and policy instructions

Who should apply:

A Bachelor’s degree OR professional experience working with disability, medical or insurance claims adjudication or investigation, health care, unemployment, workers compensation, social services, or related field will substitute, year for year, for education;

AND

Four years of recent, successful experience, as an adjudicator of Social Security Disability claims. Must have successful experience adjudicating all claim types within the last 4 years.

Desired

• Two years as an Adjudicator 3 or higher level preferred
• Possess good working knowledge of current Social Security policies, procedures and case processing systems
• Must have knowledge of medical terms, human anatomy and physiology, psychiatric terms, common medications and treatment modalities and their implications as well as knowledge of vocational terms and proficiency in researching physical and mental skills required of occupations
• Proven case management skills for both timeliness and accuracy
• Ability to communicate complex issues both orally and in writing
• Ability to formulate lesson plans and deliver instruction in-person and by video by using PowerPoint and other training mediums

Relationship and Reporting Structure (NEPOTISM) Disclosure:

If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note:

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026