Disability Determination Specialist III Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Disability Determination Specialist III 
Salary $43,738.00 – $76,542.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-04186 DDS Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Disability Determination Services Opening Date 04/21/2025 Closing Date 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Disability Determination Specialist II Position Number 60055480 Salary Grade

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Description of Work •

INTERNAL POSTING- THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING OPEN ONLY FOR CURRENT NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYEES, AND ELIGIBLE RIF CANDIDATES FROM NORTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT.

•This position is funded in part through federal funds. This is not a trainee position. Up to 4 positions may be filled depending upon the availability of federal funding. This position is located at the Division of Disability Determination Services (DDS) at the Department of Health and Human Services in Raleigh, N.C. This agency makes medical entitlement decisions on Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid Disability claims. Applicants must possess formal DDS training in the evaluation of Social Security Disability claims and a minimum of 36 months experience in the adjudication of initial claims, including documented experience with all claim types outlined in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities section. Only applicants with specific experience will be considered. Candidates also must possess detailed familiarity with SSA disability medical and vocational criteria, policies and procedures, related court decisions, and administrative rulings. These positions require an experienced disability analyst with superior skills in Social Security and Medicaid disability claims development and adjudication.

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must apply these skills by processing claims in an electronic environment that are unassigned due to absences or resignations and processing special workloads; assisting examiners experiencing performance problems, providing training, assessing general performance deficiencies; engaging in special projects defined by management and providing leadership in units when regular supervision is unavailable. Production of forms and evaluations are done utilizing the computer. This involves reading electronic images of medical records. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

 https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Working knowledge of SSA disability policies.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills with managing several tasks simultaneously.
Documented experience adjudicating all of the following claim types: Initial, Reconsideration, Age 18 Redetermination Cases, Continuing Disability Reviews. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience as Disability Determination Specialist; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information

DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.