DD Medical Evaluation Specialist Temp up to 40 hrs/week 40.90/hour

State of South Carolina
US - South Carolina - Lexington
January 7, 2025

Salary : $46,655. 00 - $86,321. 00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Job Number: 171413

Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Division: DDS Central Office

Opening Date: 11/25/2024

Class Code:: GA46

Position Number:: 171413

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 6

Hiring Range - Min. : $53,732. 00

Hiring Range - Max. : $64,885. 00

Opening Date: 11/25/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants must submit the on-line application before 5 PM on the closing date. Resumes/cover letters are welcome but please include all current and previous work history and education on the State Application as the resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Special accommodations needed for interviewing must be requested in advance by calling Human Resources ***).

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance! In this position you will be responsible for the following:

You will review and evaluate evidence pertaining to physical impairments, complete determinations of impairment severity and residual functional capacity in compliance with productivity and quality standards.
You will complete documents pertaining to medical severity rating of physical impairments in accordance with Social Security Administration (SSA) policy and in adherence to agency standards for quality.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 4 years clinical experience or Associate Degree in Nursing and 6 years of clinical experience with the approval of State HR.
You must complete full training in SSA policies and procedures administered by Disability Determination Services.

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you. Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.

Individuals selected for positions with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department's Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems.
Preferred Qualifications

Master's degrees in nursing and 2 years clinical experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirementsBenefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Do you have a Master's degrees in nursing and 2 years clinical experience; Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 4 years clinical experience; Associate degree in Nursing and 6 years of clinical experience.

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Do you have a family member who is a current employee of SCVRD or do you reside in the same household with a current SCVRD employee?

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please give name of relative.

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If offered employment with SCVRD, would you plan to continue additional employment elsewhere?

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If 'yes', please provide details concerning the employment.

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Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Why are you being asked to complete this form? Because we do business with the government, we must reach out to, hire, and provide equal opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. To help us measure how well we are doing, we are asking you to tell us if you have a disability or if you ever had a disability. Completing this form is voluntary, but we hope that you will choose to fill it out. If you are applying for a job, any answer you give will be kept private and will not be used against you.

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