Social Security Disability Trainee
Description
Are you an analytical, detail-oriented person looking for meaningful work? Our Social Security Disability Trainees impact thousands of Nebraskans each year! If you like autonomy and working independently but enjoy having a great supportive team with you, let us show you what we do!
Disability Determination Services (DDS) exists to produce accurate and timely disability determinations for the residents of Nebraska following Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and regulations. DDS receives applications from SSA and makes a medical eligibility determination after gathering medical, psychological, functional, and vocational evidence. These eligibility determinations are based on medical and vocational criteria established by SSA for nationwide use.
The first week of training is completed in the Lincoln DDS office, then these positions can be headquartered at any SSA field office across Nebraska! Once you get your credentials there is also the option to work remotely!
Pay Range:
$16.752 - $19.262 /hour
This range is based upon available budget funds. The selected candidate’s skills, abilities, education, and experience will determine the salary offer within this posted range.
Examples of Work
- Participates in extensive formal classroom training to obtain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures of DDS.
- Reviews incoming cases to determine the type and amount of documentary evidence necessary for adjudication of cases.
- Establishes a record of requests for evidence, follow ups, receipt of evidence, and other accumulations of file notes.
- Reads, analyzes, and files evidence (e.g., medical reports, activities of daily living, vocational reports).
- Evaluates all evidence in case files to assess severity and duration of impairment, residual functional capacity, and future opportunity to engage in work activities.
- Prepares written reports to support medical decisions and paperwork for adjudication.
- Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Health Services Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Management, Social Work, Human Services) and previous experience in case management and analyzing medical information.