Remote Social Insurance Claims Specialist (Temp, 1 Year)

Social Security Administration; Silverdale (WA); Remote; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Security Administration seeks a Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist) in Kitsap, WA. This temporary ICTAP role may be extended and offers telework eligibility.

You will interview the public to determine eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and SSI, resolve discrepancies, and issue final entitlement decisions within SSA programs. Position is up to 1 year, with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Proof of education transcripts with institution, course titles, credits, grades and completion date.
• Official transcripts may be requested prior to the effective date of the action.
• Graduate education and experience may be combined to meet the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to obtain, clarify, and verify eligibility information for SSA benefit programs.
• Resolve discrepancies and make final entitlement decisions for SSA benefits and payments.
• Adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions across SSA programs.

Skills

Interviewing

Eligibility review

Decision making

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

The Social Security Administration seeks a Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist) in Kitsap, WA. This temporary ICTAP role may be extended and offers telework eligibility.

You will interview the public to determine eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and SSI, resolve discrepancies, and issue final entitlement decisions within SSA programs. Position is up to 1 year, with possible extension.