Disability Examiner 9-P11 - DETROIT

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Disability Examiner

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. The Disability Examiner is responsible for learning and demonstrating competency with complex Social Security disability insurance program standards as applied to medical and vocational evidence.

The Examiner will assist in developing disability claims with assistance and oversight from Trainers, Supervisors Mentors and Medical Consultant staff. The Examiner will receive case assignment reviews gradually increasing in number and complexity so as to assess the ability to analyze large volumes of evidence in electronic case folders during the probationary period. The Examiner will learn to access information electronically and use electronic case processing software.

Possession of a bachelor's degree with any major. Experience Disability Examiner 9 No specific type or amount is required. Disability Examiner 10 One year of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims equivalent to a Disability Examiner
9. Disability Examiner P11 Two years of professional experience adjudicating, analyzing, and determining eligibility for disability claims equivalent to a Disability Examiner, including one year equivalent to a Disability Examiner 10.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The physical location of this position is 3040 W. Grand Blvd Detroit, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. This position is open to all applicants but preference may be given to current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employees and MDHHS employees in lay-off status. The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.

Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. Questions related to this position may be directed to Steve Mayer at MayerS or Kim Swan at Kimberly.

K.Swan.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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