Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist) -ICTAP TEMPORARY

Summary Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in various Social Security Administration offices. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules. Up to 40 hours. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Not To Exceed 1 year: may be extended - will not become permanent. Responsibilities Claims Specialists conduct interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. In addition, they resolve discrepancies, clarify issues and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualificatio...