Disability Analyst (Trainee - Level 1) - #ARSD1140
Title: Disability Analyst (Trainee - Level 1) - #ARSD1140
Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary at $42,000 for Norfolk, Roanoke, Henrico/Richmond District/ Minimum Starting Salary at $52,500 for Fairfax.
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs
Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Launch your fulfilling career as a Disability Analyst with Virginia Disability Determination Services (DDS). At Virginia DDS, our team focuses on providing customer service in a forward-thinking environment that cultivates growth, independence, autonomy, and inclusion. Our paid training program will provide you with the necessary skills to thrive at the VA DDS.
Starting July 25, 2023, our disability analyst trainees will earn $50,000 per year. Upon completion of a probationary period, opportunities for some telework are available. We offer comprehensive benefits, advancement opportunities, paid state holidays and time off, student loans reimbursement, contributions to the Virginia Retirement System, and more.
Be the driver of your own career path, take back your nights and weekends, and make a difference in our communities. Apply today to be part of a winning team at Virginia DDS.
Job Duties:
**We are seeking to fill multiple positions in the DDS Norfolk District Office, Roanoke District Office, EST District Office and the Henrico/Richmond District Office. **
** Upon completion of a probationary period, opportunities for some telework are available.
**To be considered for this position, you must complete your applications through PageUp and also complete the video interview portion of this interview process with HireVue through the link below. This is a two-step process. If you do not complete your state application in PageUp and/or you do not complete the video through HireVue, you will not be considered for employment.
**We are seeking to fill multiple positions in the DDS Fairfax District Office (starting salary $52,500); Norfolk District Office (starting salary $42,000), Roanoke District Office (starting salary $42,000) and the Henrico/Richmond District Office (starting salary $42,000). **
The Disability Determination Services Division of the Virginia Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services provides accurate, timely, efficient and cost-effective evaluations of medical and vocational evidence related to claims filed by citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia for Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Medicaid benefits under the Social Security Act.
Minimum Qualifications:
We are currently seeking applicants with experience in gathering, reviewing and analyzing large volumes of records, arriving at well supported written decisions or conclusions following established policies, procedures, or guidelines. After an onboarding training program, analysts maintain a caseload in a fast-paced office setting with quarterly and annual goals and are required to make on-going phone calls with claimants, attorneys, advocates, employers, medical providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has an undergraduate college degree or equivalent training and education (including but not limited to certifications from community college, technical/vocational school, military training [E-4+], etc.). The ideal candidate has experience analyzing and interpreting complex policies, procedures, and regulations. Successful candidates are also able to demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate critical information in writing, provide excellent customer service, and work professionally and efficiently with diverse clientele in a production driven work environment.
Special Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you must complete your applications through PageUp and also complete the video interview portion of this interview process with HireVue through the link below. This is a two-step process. If you do not complete your state application in PageUp and/or you do not complete the video through HireVue, you will not be considered for employment.
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 the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer