Job Description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment number DHS 23-06

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL RUN ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL HIRING NEEDS HAVE BEEN MET. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENTS MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

This position is with the State of Hawai\'i, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Determination Branch and is located in downtown Honolulu on the island of O\'ahu.

Salary: $4339 to $5282 per month (SR-18, Steps C to I)*

Note: *Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant\'s qualifications and other relevant factors.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this delegated recruitment to the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office.

Duties Summary

The Department of Human Services\' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a state-federal program for individuals with disabilities who require assistance to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.

The Disability Claims Specialist II position works in DVR\'s Disability Determination Branch and is responsible for making the medical/vocational determination of eligibility and continuing eligibility for the Social Security Administration (SSA), following SSA laws and regulations.

The Disability Claims Specialist II performs the review and certification on claims involving disabled persons with impairments for which the application of the standards for total disability under the program range from the simple to the moderately complex; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor\'s degree.

General Experience Requirement: One (1) year of professional experience in interviewing, investigating, claims examining or related experience which involved securing, reviewing and/or verifying information needed to determine eligibility for benefits such as unemployment insurance, workers\' compensation, social security retirement, etc. The experience must have involved the analysis, explanation, application, or interpretation of laws, regulations, rulings, policies, procedures, precedents, or other kinds of criteria. Such experience must have provided the applicant with the principles and practices of interviewing and the ability to deal effectively with others, prepare clear and concise reports, and identify the facts pertinent to the case and review, analyze and evaluate them. In addition, the experience or the overall background of the applicant must indicate possession of knowledge of sources of information on physical and mental requirements of different occupations and job opportunities.

Substitutions for Education: The following types of experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis:

• Excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described below, or
• Any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree.

Substitution for General Experience: Excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the required General Experience on a year-for-year basis.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible professional experience in the review, adjudication, and authorization of claims for payment of disability benefits to individuals in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations. The experience must have provided the applicants with knowledge of principles and practices of interviewing, concepts and technical aspects of disability claims program, physical and mental requirements of a variety of occupations, medical terminology and the effect of varied disabilities; and ability to work effectively with others, evaluate and analyze facts to arrive at sound decisions, prepare clear and concise reports, exercise lay medical judgment, and speak to groups. Such experience may have been gained in one or a combination of following ways: (1) disability claims examiner in Federal or State disability assistance programs; (2) experience in a Federal or State workers\' compensation program; (3) experience in a Federal or State agency, or in an insurance company administering a disability and/or death compensation program or disability insurance program; or (4) experience in government or private industry in a disability retirement or disability pension program.

The information provided above represents a summary of the minimum qualification requirement (MQR) for the Disability Claims Specialist II. To view the MQR in its entirety, please .

Other Information

SUITABILITY INVESTIGATIONS:
Pursuant to the federal Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, prospective new hires selected for positions with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation\'s Disability Determination Branch will undergo a comprehensive federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the federal government is necessary to determine whether the prospective new hire can be issued credential in order to have access to Social Security Administration\'s systems, data, information and/or premises. Prospective new hires must pass a preliminary clearance, followed by a full background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, an FBI fingerprint and name inquiry criminal history background check and a credit check.

The State of Hawai\'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-586-4966 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Services with use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of resources and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our email messages or fail to check your email account in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may not receive notifications about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature found in the Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is, therefore, important that your employment application provides a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai\'i may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible if interested in this position vacancy. In addition to the employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based on other factors, including the date your application was received.

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Agency Information:
Department of Human Services (DHS)
1390 Miller Street, Room 202
Honolulu, HI 96813

Inquiries about this recruitment may be directed to:
DHS//Human Resources Office // Recruitment and Examination Staff
Phone: 808-586-4966
Email: .gov

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