Disability Claims Adjudicator

About the role

The Disability Claims Adjudicator role within the Disability Determination Bureau (Title II and Title XVI) of the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) involves determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits. This role requires extensive knowledge of Social Security Administration case evaluation and program operation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review disability reports and determine necessary medical and non-medical documentation.
• Determine authorization for medical records and special consultative exams.
• Determine eligibility for Presumptive Disability/Blindness payments to facilitate early receipt of cash benefits.
• Communicate rights, responsibilities, and guidelines of the Social Security Disability Program to claimants, attorneys, medical community, and the public.
• Research Social Security Administration program references to determine severity ratings, residual functional capacity assessments, and other case transactions.
• Analyze medical data in both paper and electronic formats, often involving scanned images of handwritten notes.
• Confer with clinical psychologists and physicians to assess symptom credibility and draft residual functional capacity assessments.
• Prepare final determinations of eligibility and write clear and accurate decision notices.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Social Security Administration case evaluation and program operation procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to quickly review voluminous documents.
• Ability to use multiple computer programs and key data accurately.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to research medical references such as the Merck Manual, Physicians’ Desk Reference, and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Successfully passed State background check and Federal HSPD-12 credentialing process.
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage), vision, and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program.
• Health savings account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plans.
• A robust leave policy including New Parent Leave and Childbirth Recovery Leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Group life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.