What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISABILITY CLAIMS ADJUDICATOR TRAINEE position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 56269
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 06/18/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: DISABILITY CLAIMS ADJUDICATR TRN (12539)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $4,922-$6,762/month ($59,064-$81,144/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated, knowledgeable, ambitious, and detail-oriented Disability Claims Adjudicator Trainee for the Bureau of Disability Determination Services in Springfield. Under immediate supervision, actively participates in a formal training program not to exceed eighteen (18) months. Through formal classroom training, receives instruction on human anatomy and physiology, and the disability criteria used to evaluate both adult and childhood claims. Receives instruction on the procedures and business practices to secure medical evidence from health care professionals and communicate effectively with treating physicians and psychologists, consultative examiners, social workers, etc. Receives detailed instruction on completing vocational assessments as it relates to disability regulations established by SSA. Obtains through both formal and on-the-job training, knowledge of computer software applications needed to process disability claims. Prepares for and completes written examinations on administrative and medical material presented in Training.
Essential Functions
- Under immediate supervision, actively participates in a formal training program not to exceed eighteen (18) months.
- Through formal classroom training, receives detailed instruction on human anatomy, human physiology, and the disability criteria on the major body systems for both adults and children.
- Receives instruction on procedures and practices in securing medical evidence from health care professionals and communicating effectively utilizing appropriate medical terminology with physicians, psychologists, consultative examiners, social workers, etc.
- Receives detailed instructions on vocational evaluations as they relate to disability regulations established by the Social Security Administration.
- Obtains, through both formal and on-the-job training, knowledge of computer software applications needed to process Social Security disability claims, to include the Social Security Administration’s Disability Claims Processing System (DCPS).
- Prepares for and completes written examinations on administrative and medical material presented in training.
- 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, premedical, legal, prelegal, 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.
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. This is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to the Social Security Disability data, records and systems. Further details will be provided during the pre-employment background check process.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location: 100 N 1st St , Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Bureau of Disability Determination Services
Technical Services, Training Unit
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- 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)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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