Title: DDS Supervisor - Line Unit - #ARSD0252

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Starting salary $105,212

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing team? A leadership role is available for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about ensuring the integrity and quality of disability adjudication.

Job Duties:

The Virginia Disability Determination Services (DDS) is a division within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). DDS objective is to provide accurate, timely, and cost-effective determinations for disability claims filed under Title II, Title XVI, and Title XIX of the Social Security Act, as amended.

We are seeking to fill a DDS Supervisor - Line Unit position. The incumbent supervises a unit of disability analysts, who adjudicate claims for disability benefits. 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.

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• 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.

Abilities/Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret, apply and impart complex policies and procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, reach logical conclusions, and make feasible recommendations for the consistent and efficient operation of a statewide program.  
• Demonstrated ability to review and/or direct the work of others. 
• Demonstrated ability to organize large volumes of work and maintain time frames and goals.  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize position related computer applications.
  
  

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions:

• Must pass HSPD-12 credentialing.
• 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. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.