Administrative Coordinator 3

Administrative Coordinator 3 The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. This position may be filled in the following parishes: Jefferson The Administrative Coordinator 3 position assists Disability Determinations Examiners by receiving, screening, assigning and disposing claims filed under the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs. These duties require independent judgement to assist in the adjudicative process. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules and organizational policies. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources and form logical well-supported conclusions. Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change. Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences and experiences of internal and external customers. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience. Job Duties: Review cases as they arrive to ensure appropriate information is included. Perform operations in state and federal computer systems. Maintain electronic data systems. Process mail and monitor mailroom equipment and supplies. Answer telephones and answer questions based on case records. Position-Specific Details: Location: Disability Determination Services / DDS - New Orleans / Jefferson. Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment. Cost Center: 3071200101. Position Number(s): 50689438. Individuals selected for positions with the 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. Your conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration's (SSA's) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process. *Note: This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.