Impactful Disability Determinations Examiner (1-3)

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health in Shreveport is seeking a Disability Determinations Examiner to adjudicate claims under SSA and manage a complex caseload across Disability Determinations and Supplemental Security Income programs.

This role requires careful evidence analysis, adherence to federal and state rules, and excellent judgment; employment offers may include probationary or permanent appointment with strong development opportunities and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Three years of social services experience; OR six years of full-time experience in any field; OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience.
• The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate disability claims filed under the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs of the Social Security Administration in accordance with the Social Security Act, state laws, federal regulations, and Social Security rulings.
• Maintain a complex and diverse caseload of Social Security Disability claims and claims for Supplemental Security Income at various stages of development.
• Request and analyze medical evidence, nonmedical evidence, and reviews vocational factors to determine if additional evidence must be obtained, or if a decision can be made.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Learning Actively

Making Accurate Judgments

Adapting to Change

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Initiative

Displaying Professionalism

Following Policies and Procedures

Managing Time

Thinking Critically

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Health in Shreveport is seeking a Disability Determinations Examiner to adjudicate claims under SSA and manage a complex caseload across Disability Determinations and Supplemental Security Income programs.

This role requires careful evidence analysis, adherence to federal and state rules, and excellent judgment; employment offers may include probationary or permanent appointment with strong development opportunities and competitive pay.