Position Summary & Responsibilities

*Th position is remote. The candidate has to be located within the state of Kansas. Please do not apply unless you are located within the state of Kansas or looking to move to the area. *

Are you eager to start a career in an elite field with significant potential for growth? Do you enjoy reviewing and analyzing policy? Digging deep into material? The Kansas Office of Disability Determination Services is eager to talk with you about the currently open position of Disability Examiner. Nationwide, there are less than 7,000 Disability Examiners. Because millions of Americans depend on the Social Security program, individuals with skills and training in this area enjoy employment opportunities nationwide. Disability Examiners use medical, technical and legal knowledge to independently analyze and interpret complex medical information, legal issues, Social Security Law, rule and regulations to make legally and medically sound objective decisions about disability claims. Disability Examiners walk alongside claimants to help them determine eligibility and available benefits. Because of their skills and the training offered to them, Disability Examiners are able to clarify guidelines and possibilities for those challenged with finding applicable resources.

The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF), Disability Determination Services (DDS); is hiring several Entry-Level Disability Examiner Trainee positions. DDS is located at 2820 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS. Free onsite parking is available! Currently, open trainee positions start at $39,852.80 with potential for rapid growth. Focused initiative by recruits can find them on a career ladder resulting in an increase in salary after two years with additional future opportunities available at the quality assurance and supervisory levels. An Entry-Level Disability Examiner Trainee will learn and apply the medical, legal and vocational factors involved in case documentation, assessment of impairment severity, and determination of eligibility for disability benefits under Social Security law. Training will be in a classroom setting for thirteen weeks with gradual transition to on-the-job training and increasing independence over the next year.

Duties include:

• Interviews clients and/or collateral contacts to gather information; secure medical and work history information; determine need and eligibility for Social Security Administration disability Program.
• Documents eligibility decisions and retains copies of client information, psychological, medical, and vocational in order to provide accountability for the expenditure of federal funds by recording information in electronic claimant files.
• Reviews initial applications and determines the type and amount of documentary evidence necessary to arrive at a disability decision in accordance with federal regulations and standards for disability programs.
• Requests authorization to purchase necessary exams and testing in the field of medicine, psychiatry, and psychology evaluation, as needed, in order to obtain evidence that will assist in making a determination.
• Assists in making a determination of disability by analyzing and evaluating all documentary evidence to determine if claimant meets the federal and state requirements. Prepares a detailed written decision for file documentation and notifies the claimant of the decision in writing.
• Successful completion of Disability Examiner Basic Training and final exam.
• Staffing with internal medical, psychological and speech consultants.
• Identifies past work as per the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and obtain complete work histories.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's programs. Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0041426.pdf
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Security Clearance: A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF.
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• State of Kansas online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts, if applicable
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.16 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Interviewing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Topeka, KS 66614

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