Disability Determinations Examiner 4

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The Disability Determinations Examiner 4 is an advanced administrative and specialized position responsible for high levels of casework on complex disability cases and assisting in the supervision of the overall operations and programmatic functions of a Disability Determinations production unit. This position requires in depth knowledge of medical conditions vocational factors medical terminology SSA policies provisions and procedures.

The position offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical skills collaborate with a dedicated team and play a meaningful role in delivering accurate and timely disability determinations that directly impact individuals and families across Louisiana.

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts behaviors and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow reinforce adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements State Civil Service rules and organizational policies.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning seek feedback and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
• Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes analyze relevant data and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
• Using Data: The ability to collect analyze and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively identify connections across sources and form logical well-supported conclusions.

Three years of social services experience plus two years of experience in disability determinations; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in disability determinations; OR

A bachelors degree plus two years of experience in disability determinations; OR

An advanced degree in social work education business public or health administration a social sciences field or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in disability determinations.

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 in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Maintains a complex and diverse caseload of Social Security Disability claims and claims for Supplemental Security Income at various stages of development.

• Interprets operational policies guidelines and regulations; researches policies regulations and precedents to be applied in determining eligibility.

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Appointment Type: This is a promotionalopportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health Office of the Secretary.

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):509121

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER) - $25.25 per hour; $2020.00 biweekly

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Eddie Tompkins Human Resources Analyst

LA Department of Health (LDH)

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