Disability Determination Adjudicator I

Help make a difference! Join the Disability Determination Services (DDS) team and help determine medical eligibility for Social Security and Medicaid disability benefits. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong reasoning skills to review and analyze medical and non-medical evidence, make policy compliant decisions, and collaborate with medical consultants, applicants, and staff.

DDS offers a hybrid telework option, requiring at least three days in the office each week. We understand how challenging learning a new position such as this can be and offer extensive support as you learn. You'll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from experienced trainers, mentors, and management in a collaborative, flexible work environment focused on work-life balance as you learn the job and beyond.

Staff say they stay at the DDS for the supportive management team, welcoming work environment, helpful colleagues, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you are ready for a rewarding challenge, apply today!

This position decides the medical eligibility of applicants for Social Security and Medicaid disability benefits in the Office of Disability Determination Services in the Department for Children and Families. 

Responsibilities include:

• Seeking and investigating, then analyzing and evaluating, medical and psychological evidence, subjective and objective data, and medical and non-medical statements and opinions, for the purpose of concluding applicant's residual functional capacity to work. 
• Perform duties with increasing latitude and independence of medical, judicial, discretionary and evaluative judgment as they become familiar with the job duties, medical diagnosis, treatment, severity, functional impact issues, applicable laws, court case decisions, Social Security Rulings, and regulatory and policy guidelines. 
• Decide initial claims, while the higher levels handle appeals and periodic reviews of eligibility as well. At this first level, the adjudicator, in collaboration with medical consultants, has discretion for the medical/functional assessment of all adult physical impairments. 
• Receives more input and direction from medical consultants with regard to the impact of mental impairment and childhood disability evaluation. 

All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

OR

Associate's degree AND two (2) years of relevant experience in a state, federal, and/or private disability benefits, or similar program.

OR

High school diploma AND four (4) years of relevant experience in a state, federal, and/or private disability benefits, or similar program.