Job Description
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
The Disability Examiner 9 is a trainee responsible for learning and demonstrating competency with complex Social Security disability insurance program standards as applied to medical and vocational evidence. The Examiner Trainee will also begin to develop and adjudicate disability claims with assistance and oversight from Trainers, Supervisors, Mentors, and Medical Consultant staff. The Examiner Trainee will receive case assignment gradually increasing in number and complexity so as to assess the ablity to analyze large volumes of evidence in electronic case folders during the probationary period. The Examiner Trainee will learn to access information electronically and use electronic case processing software.
Individuals selected for positions with the Michigan Disability Determination Service (DDS) will be required to pass a complete federal background investigation as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security Disability data, records, and systems. Finalists must pass a preliminary check prior to a job offer being made. A full background investigation will follow. Further details will be provided during the interview process.
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
- Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: *Instructions*
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/DisabilityExaminer125357.pdf
Position Description
Required Education and Experience
Education Possession of a bachelor's degree with any major.
Experience
Disability Examiner 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Disability Examiner 10
One year of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims equivalent to a Disability Examiner 9.
Disability Examiner P11
Two years of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims equivalent to a Disability Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Disability Examiner 10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of a master's degree with a major in Rehabilitation Counseling, Guidance and Counseling, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Sociology, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Pre-Medical Vocational Rehabilitation, Clinical Psychology, Health, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, or Bio-Physics may be substituted for six months of professional experience in the evaluation and/or adjudication of disability claims. Credit for a master's degree can be used only once during the progression of a position from the entry (9) level to the intermediate (10) level, from the intermediate (10) level to the experienced (P11) level, or from the experienced (P11) level to the senior (12) level.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position is open to all applicants but preference may be given to current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employees and MDHHS employees in lay-off status.
These positions are located in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Disability Determination Service, 3040 West Grand Boulvard, Detroit, MI. 48202.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Questions related to this position may be directed to Steve Mayer at MayerS@michigan.gov or Kim Swan at Kimberly.k.swan@ssa.gov.
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Salary: $20.88 - $31.82 Hourly
Location: Detroit, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Job Number: 4301-21-FOA-DDS-448-FILL-DE-De
Closing: 11/5/2020 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Agency: State of Michigan
Address: 400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone: (800) 788-1766 State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan