Disability Determinations Examiner 1/2/3

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health This position may be filled in the following parish: Jefferson The Disability Determinations Examiner 1 requires good critical thinking skills, customer service skills, and strong reading comprehension skills. You must determine the appropriate course of action , and to timely move a case to disposition. It requires talking with the public on the phone and effectively managing a caseload on a daily basis. This position requires 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. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Learning Actively:

The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Adapting to

Change:

The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Initiative:

The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Displaying Professionalism:

The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

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.

Managing Time:

The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.

Thinking Critically:

The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, wellsupported conclusions. Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

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:

Adjudicates disability claims filed under the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs of the Social Security Administration in accordance with the Social Security Act, state laws, federal regulations, and Social Security rulings. Maintains a 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of the

Secretary/NO Area Office-Disability Determination Services/Jefferson Parish Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment.

Cost Center:

3071200101

Position Numbers :

50690014, 50689051, 50689561

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Disability Determinations Examiner 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation:

This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER) Disability Determinations Examiner 1

• $22.80/hr. Disability Determinations Examiner 2
• $24.40/hr. Disability Determinations Examiner 3
• $26.

11/hr. Individuals selected for positions with the Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation. 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. Your conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration's (SSA's) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process. •

Note:

This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process.

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. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE . Contact Information Keisha Thompson, Human Resources Analyst Keisha.

Thompson@ssa.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here . LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor