New Job Disability Claims Analyst In South Dakota

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Job ID: 22927
Agency: Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $23.43 - $27.56 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 05/24/2023

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Human Services. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/.

The Disability Claims Analyst determines medical eligibility on initial, reconsideration, child, continuing disability review, and complex priority claims for the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability program by receiving applications, interviewing claimants, obtaining and reviewing medical and vocational information, and preparing reports. Incumbents will complete a training and mentorship program to develop knowledge and proficiency in order to determine medical eligibility for all claims types.

Remote work is available 2-4 days per week after the 6-month probationary period when performance expectations are met.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the Social Security disability program;
• disability adjudication policies and procedures;
• effective interviewing techniques, and information collection and analysis;
• concepts related to client’s rights, confidentiality, and professional ethics;
• medical, psychiatric, psychological, vocational, and legal issues relating to disability;
• medical and psychological terminology;
• impairments, diseases, treatments, and responses;
• functional limitations of physiological and psychological impairments;
• vocational aspects of disability criteria;
• investigate, analyze, and extract critical information;
• identify problems;
• be organized and manage multiple priorities;
• communicate clearly and concisely;
• make decisions maintaining a high level of production, accuracy, and timeliness;
• utilize multiple computer software applications and data systems proficiently;
• coach and mentor coworkers;
• review medical and other types of records;
• critically analyze large amounts of information and write reports and medical functional assessments;
• provide exemplary customer service;
• work with others in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism;
• comprehend information and appropriately apply new information learned to the adjudication process;
• take direction and constructive criticism;
• work independently and in a team setting to reach common goals;
• maintain an optimistic demeanor and outlook that reflects agency culture; and
• apply analytical thinking and deductive reasoning to make accurate disability determinations.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a resume and three professional references with your application.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"