DISABILITY CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR I (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 56526 Opening Date: 06/05/2026 Closing Date: 06/18/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: DISABILITY CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR 1 - 12537 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: Spanish Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,572-$7,898/month ($66,864-$94,776/year) + bilingual pay Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 2 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME Union Position: Yes – provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement apply. Position Overview The Bureau of Disability Determination Services seeks to hire a Disability Claims Adjudicator to perform responsible, complex administrative, medical and legal work pursuant to the adjudication of initial claims for disability benefits under Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The position reviews initial claim applications (paper or electronic), initiates requests for medical or non‑medical evidence, contacts relevant sources, and prepares and authenticates decisions of allowance, denial, or a closed period of disability for Illinois residents who have disabling impairments preventing substantial gainful activity as defined by Federal regulations. Essential Functions Examines and analyzes data recorded by Social Security field office obtained through client interviews or internet applications. Reviews and assesses medical and lay evidence received through the paper or electronic case process. Obtains full job descriptions of all relevant past employment. Reviews regulatory changes, policy guidelines, procedures and transmittals received electronically from state and federal operations, keeping informed of professional and medical technological advances that affect adjudications. Develops, updates and maintains skills necessary to generate changes in the interfaced state‑federal data control system (coding, diary dates, capability alerts, messages, decisions, etc.). Screens all final decisions. Communicates in Spanish with claimants regardless of their educational level or type of impairment and effectively handles crisis situations. Provides input to update and maintain current information in the medical reference source book and assess effectiveness of the consultative examination panel physicians. Ensures that proper disclosure rules are followed to preserve the confidentiality of the client’s record following HIPAA guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree with major courses in medical, pre‑medical, legal, pre‑legal, nursing, psychology, pharmacy, health, biological sciences, physical sciences, business administration, management, or disability claims adjudication; OR requires current valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, plus three (3) years of professional registered nursing experience. In addition to either of the above, requires successful completion of the bureau’s training program OR one (1) year of professional Social Security disability adjudication experience. Requires ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. *Qualifying state employees, in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this class. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a federal employment background check. Individuals selected for positions with the Illinois Disability Determination Service (DDS) must go through a complete federal background investigation suitability determination by the Social Security Administration. Those individuals meeting the state requirements for employment must first complete the federal background investigation prior to their start date. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Benefits A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment) Benefit time modified for part‑time, 12‑hour, & non‑standard work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) Work Hours and Location Work Hours: Mon‑Fri, 8 am‑4:30 pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch. Headquarter Location: 100 N 1st St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Contact Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr