Disability Claims Examiner Assistant

The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services, Disability Determination Services, is presently accepting applications for nine (9) Disability Claims Examiner Assistant positions. Disability Claims Examiner Assistants are responsible for adjudicating disability claims filed through the Social Security Administration (SSA). They are required to analyze medical evidence, evaluate vocational information, assess technical criteria of the Social Security Administration Disability Program, and prepare written determinations to evaluate eligibility for benefits. Computer and telephone skills are required.

• All nine (9) vacancies are located at: 309 Wawarme Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105.
• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening.
• Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
• Please do not submit a resume, you must specify your qualifications on your application.
• This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
• Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.  
• Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Sabrina Betts at Sabrina.betts@ct.gov 

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Disability Determination Services, this class is accountable for the determination of eligibility for Social Security disability benefits.

Performs a limited range of duties in the determination of disability benefits; evaluates and adjudicates initial, reconsiderations and childhood applications for disability filed under the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs; reviews evidence and renders determinations of eligibility in accordance with Social Security Administration law, court orders, rulings, and regulations; develops and analyzes complex medical, non-medical, and vocational evidence for consistency, validity, and sufficiency; contacts claimants, physicians, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, rehabilitation facilities, attorneys and other claimant representatives to gather documentary evidence; confers with medical and other consultants to resolve complex problems; determines need for consultative examinations to obtain additional evidentiary documentation; prepares pertinent findings of fact, evaluates totality of evidence, and determines capacity of claimant to engage in substantial gainful activity; prepares written reports to document decision and issues formal determinations of eligibility; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of disabling conditions and medical terminology; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to gather, analyze, evaluate significant information pertinent to the claimant; ability in report writing; ability to relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds; ability to organize time, set priorities and manage workload using an electronic system.

Five (5) years of experience in the determination of disability within a state disability determination agency.

College training in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education, social work, or related behavioral or social science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree OR a Master's degree.

Applicants should possess:

• Knowledge of medical conditions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology with an understanding of vocational rehabilitation and the demands of work.
• Understanding of the Social Security Administration Disability Program.
• Case management skills.
• Experience dealing with high volume caseloads.

Preference will be given to those with a Master’s Degree.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license or Identification Card.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel with or without an accommodation.

Under Sec 17b-651a of the CGS each incumbent offered a position of employment with the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Disability Determination Services, shall be required to submit to fingerprinting and state and national criminal history records checks as provided in section 29-17a and 404.s.c. S 11331, the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 and Executive Order 13467; and individuals must meet the credentialing standard of 221 of the Social Security Act.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.