Disability Administrative Specialist I - Limited Service

Overview

Help make a difference! Join the Disability Determination Services (DDS) team and help process Social Security and Medicaid disability benefits. We seek an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication and critical thinking skills to assist with support and technical case processing activities. There is a potential for hybrid telework after training. We understand how challenging learning a new position can be and offer extensive support as you learn. You'll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support from experienced trainers, mentors, and management in a collaborative, flexible work environment focused on work-life balance as you learn the job and beyond.

About the Role

Staff say they stay at the DDS for the supportive management team, welcoming work environment, helpful colleagues, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the DDS team
• Assist with support and technical case processing activities
• Participate in comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Work in a hybrid office/telework setting
• Adapt to frequent changes and work accurately and quickly

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience providing administrative support to a business or organization
• Associate's degree or higher in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or closely related field

Qualifications

• Pass applicable State background checks in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, State of Vermont tax compliance and criminal record checks, and Federal requirements for all DDS employees, including fingerprinting for FBI clearance and a Federal Public Trust background investigation.

Skills

• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

Total Compensation: As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Schedule

Duties are performed in a hybrid office/telework setting.

Contact Information

If you would like more information about this position, please contact donald.macarthur@ssa.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.