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Disability Determination Casework Supervisor

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Job Location drjobs

Dover - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary Statement

The incumbent for this position must be versed in disability claims processing as well as the governing rules and regulations of Social Security Administration guidelines for Disability Determination Service (DDS). The casework supervisor is the SME for DDS adjudicators. Knowledge of initial reconsideration and continuing disability review cases are essential to perform the basic functions of the position.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Reviews claims and plans case development to adjudicate claims.
  • Gathers necessary medical vocational and other evidence by telephone and letter contact to clarify initially submitted information and obtain additional information needed to adjudicate a case.
  • Reviews and analyzes medical psychological psychiatric social educational and vocational evidence to determine the severity of medically determinable impairments justifiable onset date and credible work-related limitations in accordance with Federal regulations and programmatic mandates.
  • Requests consultative medical examinations to adjudicate claims and manages scheduling arrangements with medical providers and claimants to ensure that claimants attend examinations.
  • Researches the affects of disease processes and resulting impact on the ability to perform work-related activities.
  • Prepares documentation for favorable decisions; prepares written decision rationales and letters to inform claimants of unfavorable decisions made on their disability applications; and explains due-process and appeal rights.
  • Authorizes payment of medical invoices.
  • Maintains up-to-date reference materials and manuals necessary to the adjudication process.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Disability Determination Casework Supervisor
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Three years experience in caseload management which includes managing the flow of cases from beginning to completion.
  2. Three years experience in evaluating a variety of disability claims and making disability determinations including reevaluating prior decisions for disability reviews and appeals claims to adjudicate reconsiderations of initial claims and prehearing reconsiderations of continuing disability reviews.
  3. Three years experience in interpreting Social Security Administration laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
  4. Three years experience in disability adjudication appeal and review process.
  5. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
  6. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work academic training training provided through an employer or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clerical employees.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delawares Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

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Employment Type

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