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Disability Adjudicator I

Pay Grade
12

Salary

$3,174.44 - $4,285.50 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Dept for Disability Determination Srvs

Location

102 Athletic Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity
across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment
services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find
work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers
to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The Education and Labor Cabinet’s Department of Disability Determination Services Programs (DDDSP) assists and
determines eligibility for Social Security Administration Disability benefits for the citizens in the
Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Department is seeking to fill a Disability Adjudicator I position to participate in a formal agency
training program and provide closely supervised adjudication for Social Security Administration disability
applicants.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

• Under the guidance of the disability trainer, then immediate supervisor, learn the Social
  Security Administration Disability program; learn to manage a caseload of disability claims,
  the workflow of case processing and resources available; learn to determine eligibility for
  disability benefits: verify information then request, obtain and evaluate medical evidence;
  and prepare written decision.
• Research medical and vocational issues; request assistance from in-house medical consultants,
  vocational specialists, supervisor and case consultant.
• Develop interviewing skills for contact with claimants, medical, professional and legal authorities.
• Answer inquiries from claimants, representatives, Social Security offices, and others.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be
required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be
required to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and
requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while
employed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with
your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use
E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. A 40-hour work week is required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rhonda Foster at Rhonda.Foster@ssa.gov or 833-877-3160.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D