Role Responsibilities

Within the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program the AISH Adjudicator is a key position reporting to the AISH Adjudicator Team Lead.   The AISH Adjudicator has the sole authority, as delegated by the Director,  to determine medical eligibility in an objective, equitable, and timely fashion for the AISH program.  
 

As an AISH Adjudicator you will use your strong analytical, clinical judgement, and problem-solving skills to review medical and non-medical documentation in conjunction with a legislated definition.  Your advanced assessment skills and knowledge of the AISH Act, regulations and policy will assist your ability to interpret and examine significant amounts of medical and non-medical information with the ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions on AISH medical eligibility, as well as determine ineligibility of AISH recipients when they no longer meet the medical criteria of the program.
 

You will also complete Administrative Reviews for medical appeals, determine when to access the medical consultant and psychological contracts, determine financial hardship, facilitate the AISH Benefits Administration Program and respond to telephone inquiries from applicants regarding medical eligibility.  
 

You will demonstrate significant understanding and/or experience with complex concurrent medical conditions and how the disability impacts the applicant's ability to earn a livelihood.  You will also review non-medical information regarding an individual's skills, limitations, and abilities to identify potential transferrable skills, and apply this information to the types of reasonable employment and modifications available as it applies to an individual's ability to earn a livelihood.
 

In order to be successful in this position, you will possess excellent decision-making skills and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.  Excellent written skills are also required with the ability to compose decisions that reflect the review of relevant medical and non-medical documentation to support further understanding of impairment, and available management and treatment(s) for the medical condition.
 

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to respond to deadlines is required, as well as excellent interpersonal and consultation skills to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that will support you in developing an increased awareness of the AISH program and ensure effective service delivery.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work or related field such as social sciences, psychology, health services, community rehabilitation and disability studies is required and 2 years related experience; or related diploma and 3 years related experience.

Related experience is considered working with either complex or concurrent medical conditions; completing adjudications for disability management programs; experience writing high level decision documents for presentations at quasi-judicial hearings. 

Knowledge of treatment modalities, vocational rehabilitation approaches, and employment and training options from a disabilities perspective and how remedial therapy affects one's ability to earn a livelihood is considered an asset. 

Ability to work with a variety of computer programs, specifically experience with an imaging system would be a requirement in this role.    

Preference will be given to candidates with experience as a medical adjudicator and presenting at quasi-judicial hearings. 

A cover letter and resume will be used to initially assess education, experience and skills.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week.

 
Term of Employment:

• This position is a permanent, full-time position.

 
Location:

• Remote work (Anywhere from within the Province of Alberta)
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Due to wait times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check, applicants that are invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed CRC (level 1) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview. The CRC will only need to be provided upon request.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
• Candidates are required to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education and experience. Candidates may undergo a written test.  

What we offer:  

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs