DDS Supervisor - Training Unit - #ARSD0811
Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Roanoke, VA
$71,663 a year - Full-time
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$71,663 a year
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Title: DDS Supervisor - Training Unit - #ARSD0811
Hiring Range: Starting salary $71,663
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs
Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - GP
If you are someone who seeks continued growth, likes a variety in your workday, and want to broaden your skillsets, then this is the position is for you.
Job Duties:
The Disability Determination Services Division (DDS) of the Virginia Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is seeking a DDS Supervisor - Training Unit. Supervises a staff of trainee Disability Determination Analysts and/or Disability Determination Analysts who need remedial work who adjudicate claims for disability benefits under all programs of the Social Security Act, as amended, and ensures that claims are processed as expeditiously and accurately as possible consistent with the division’s goals for quality, production and cost.
Coordinates preparation of Appeals Summaries and Senior Analyst participation in Medicaid due process hearings to ensure accurate and professional explanations are given of DDS actions. Also supervises Case Consultants who assist in the training.
Consults with individual unit members regarding casework and advises appropriate actions to be taken on the claims in accordance with applicable policies. Provides direction and training to unit staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Considerable experience in the adjudication of disability claims filed under the Social Security Act, as amended.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Social Security disability program and extensive knowledge of medical body systems including major disease processes, treatment regimens, clinical signs, symptoms, laboratory findings, medical terminology, and degree of impact of medically determinable impairments on the mental and physical function of adults and children.
Demonstrated ability to:
• Accurately interpret, apply and impart complex policies and procedures.
• Independently review and adjudicate, if necessary, single-decision-maker claims which involve independent assessment of the evidence, completion of all assessment and transmittal forms without medical input or sign-off on the decision.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Analyze information, reach logical conclusions, and make feasible recommendations for the consistent and efficient operation of a statewide program.
• Review and/or direct the work of others; ability to organize large volumes of work and maintain time frames and goals.
• Effectively utilize position related computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
• An undergraduate degree in a human service or medically related discipline or closely related field preferred.
Special Instructions:
“This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will conduct an extensive fingerprint-based criminal history check and credentialing process on all final candidates. All job offers will be contingent upon the applicant successfully passing the required SSA background process.”
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Ameri Corp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-662-9101
Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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