Disability Examiner / Temporary Aide - Aurora, CO

Disability Examiner / Temporary Aide - Aurora, CO Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4431900) Apply  Disability Examiner / Temporary Aide - Aurora, CO Salary $1,260.00 - $4,602.92 BiweeklyLocation Aurora, COJob TypeTemporary Full Time (9 mos or less)Job NumberIHA 81032 03/14/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOffice of Adult, Aging and Disability ServicesOpening Date03/14/2024Closing Date3/22/2024 2:30 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address3190 S. Vaughn Way, Suite 500 Aurora, CO 80014FLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

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Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Disability Determination ServicesThis work unit exists to produce accurate and timely disability determinations for the residents of Colorado in a courteous and cost-conscious manner following Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and regulations. Disability Determination Services (DDS) receives applications from SSA and makes a medical eligibility determination using SSA’s criteria, found in the Program Operations Manual and Statistics (POMS) and judicial Social Security Rulings (SSRs). DDS is 100% funded by SSA. DDS gathers medical, psychological, functional, and vocational evidence to determine whether a claimant meets SSA’s medical eligibility criteria, and writes a justification rationalizing its determination.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of JobOnsite Work Address: 3190 S. Vaughn WayAurora, CO 80014This position's anticipated dates of employment: 04/01/2024 thru 01/31/2025Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change. The purpose of this position is to perform case adjudication, including Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs), to assist with backlog. Disability Examiners gather medical information from the sources listed by claimants on their applications, and any new sources discovered in the claims adjudication process. They analyze that evidence using very specific and complex Social Security disability criteria, including review of medical documentation, functional documents, knowledge of medical and psychological impairments, and Social Security rules & regulations. Disability Examiners must prepare a medically and legally sufficient rationale based on their analysis of a claimant’s information to justify whether the individual qualifies for disability under Social Security’s rules.Adjudication and Documentation With supervisory oversight, determines medical eligibility for disability benefits under the SSDI/SSI Program by gathering, evaluating, and analyzing medical and non-medical data. Data is gathered through electronic requests sent via email and SSA/DDS software programs, and through written and verbal correspondence. Data is consolidated and correlated with SSDI/SSI program regulations, directives, and agency guidelines to determine the applicant’s ability to perform physical/mental work-related functions. Based on preliminary evidence and Social Security disability regulations, program directives, and agency guidelines, the position determines which claims will receive immediate temporary disability payments of about $500 per month plus Medicaid. The determination is carried out by accessing and evaluating electronic data. Medical evaluation and analysis are completed and the results are keyboarded into appropriate programs. Documents the disability decision by citing legal references from the Social Security regulations. Writes rationale to explain and justify the disability decision. Decisions and rationale are documented/recorded by keyboarding the information into the appropriate SSA/DDS software programs.DevelopmentInterview applicants, various professionals (doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc.), and other interested parties to obtain necessary information. Information is documented by keyboarding it into the appropriate SSA/DDS software programs. Explains the Social Security disability programs to applicants, the public, and various other professionals. Communication is accomplished in person, by phone, via SSA/DDS software programs, mail, and email.Confers and collaborates with DDS contract medical consultants and other DDS specialists to clarify gathered data as needed. Contact is accomplished in person, via SSA/DDS software programs, written and verbal correspondence, and email.Authorizes the purchase of medical exams, tests, and procedures from physicians, hospitals, and laboratories. Authorizations are communicated by keyboarding the information into the appropriate SSA/DDS software programs.Other Duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsA Human Resources Specialist will only review the Work Experience section of the On Line job application to determine your eligibility of meeting the qualifications for the applied position. Resumes submitted in lieu of the official State of Colorado application form, may be attached but will not be accepted in place of detailed work experience.Minimum QualificationsEducation: NoneSubstitutions:None Preferred Qualifications:

Keyboarding Proficiency

Attention to detail

Excellent analytic and reasoning abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent Customer Service skills

Excellent decision making skills

Ability to work with diverse constituency

Conditions of Employment:

Standard Background – Name check and TRAILS

HSPD-12 (Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12) federal credentialing. Tier 2, (which includes Fair Credit Report)- Completed by DDS

Must pass a drug screen.

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at CDHS.

APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental InformationHow to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact annette.torrez@state.co.us. About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

Medical and dental health plans

Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

BenefitHub state employee discount program

Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

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