Disability Claims Technician

Job Description

The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking three (3) motivated and highly skilled Disability  Claims Technicians to join the Disability Determination Services (DDS) team in our Salt Lake City, UT office.

Posting will be used to fill equivalent positions for 6 months.

• Telework will be considered after a 1 year training period and if all performance standards are met.

Principal Duties The Disability Claims Technician performs the following tasks :

Minimum Requirements

The model applicant for this position is someone who :

Preference points will be given for the following :

Why You Should Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

The Agency

The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

Supplemental Information

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.