Job description
- Maintains active caseload as a hearing officer. Provides beneficiaries with due process by allowing same to appeal any adverse decision or delay by the agency, its agents, or third parties where permissible. Corresponds with parties regarding all elements of an appeal. Issues relevant orders and moves caseload along in keeping with the relevant appeal timeline. Holds hearings if case cannot be settled, issues final orders after case is reviewed, and prepares Record on Appeal for the ALC if hearing officer's order is appealed.
- Prepares for hearing when appeal cannot be resolved through prehearing means. Rules on all prehearing and hearing motions and other requests. Ensures due process is afforded to parties by allowing them to present evidence and witnesses and to cross-examine opposing witnesses at the hearing. Moves cases toward hearing and through the process to final order within the relevant appeal timeline.
- Tracks developments in state and federal laws affecting Medicaid and SSA Disability law. Provides general advice as a subject matter consultant to A&H hearing officers. Provides assistance and expertise to all areas of the agency in need of information regarding A&H. Identifies issues that could impact A&H and advises team regarding same. Conducts legal research and drafts legal documents as needed.
- Studies, learns, and becomes familiar with the additional types of cases full time hearing officers receive.
- Performs other duties as assigned by program manager.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Additional Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel.
- Requires holder to drive routinely.
- Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to communicate and interact with both unsophisticated and sophisticated parties. Organizational skills and the ability to make and keep schedules.
- Some knowledge of Medicaid and/or the Social Security Administration Disability program preferred. Prior experience as a hearing officer, Attorney dealing with administrative proceedings, or a position involving appellate review a plus.
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.
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