DDS Supervisor â Line Unit - #ARSD0230, ARSD0461
DDS Supervisor â Line Unit - #ARSD0230, ARSD0461
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Title: DDS Supervisor Line Unit #ARSD0230 ARSD0461
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Hiring Range: Starting salary $88842 commensurate with experience.
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Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location:Aging & Rehab Svcs
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only A
If you are someone who seeks continued growth likes a variety in your workday and want to broaden your skillsets then this position is for you.
Job Duties
Disability Determination Services objective is to provide accurate timely efficient and costeffective evaluations of medical and vocational evidence related to claims filed by citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia for benefits under Title II Title XVI and Title XIX of the Social Security Act. These evaluations result in the adjudication or determination of claims at the initial claims stage at the continuing disability review stage and at other appellate points in the disability process.
We are seeking to fill two DDS Supervisor Line Unit positions. The incumbent supervises a staff of Disability Determination Analysts and Case Consultants who adjudicate claims for disability benefits under all programs of the Social Security Act as amended and ensures that claims are processed as expeditiously and accurately as possible consistent with the divisions goals for quality production and cost.
The Incumbent coordinates preparation of Appeals Summaries and Senior Analyst participation in Medicaid due process hearings to ensure accurate and professional explanations are given of DDS actions. Consults with individual unit members regarding casework and advises appropriate actions to be taken on the claims in accordance with applicable policies and provides direction and training to unit staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge/Experience
- Considerable experience in adjudication of disability claims under the Social Security Act as amended.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Social Security disability program and extensive knowledge of medical body systems including major disease processes treatment regimens clinical signs symptoms laboratory findings medical terminology and degree of impact of medically determinable impairments on the mental and physical function of adults and children.
Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret apply and impart complex policies and procedures and to independently review and adjudicate if necessary singledecisionmaker claims which involve independent assessment of the evidence completion of all assessment and transmittal forms without medical input or signoff on the decision.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and to analyze information reach logical conclusions and make feasible recommendations for the consistent and efficient operation of a statewide program.
- Demonstrated ability to review and/or direct the work of others and to organize large volumes of work and maintain time frames and goals. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize position related computer applications.
Must pass HSPD12 federal credentialing.
Additional Considerations:
- Training and or experience in a human service or medically related discipline or closely related field.
Special Instructions:
- This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.21201.1.
- The Social Security Administration (SSA) will conduct an extensive fingerprintbased criminal history check and credentialing process on all final candidates.
- All job offers will be contingent upon the applicant successfully passing the required SSA background process.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.
Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans Americorp Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
