Assist owners in caring for pets, to include feeding, exercising, and administering medications

Provide assistance to users on SSA’s systems and automation, mostly virtually. Identify issues that may impede operation, and work with appropriate personnel to seek satisfactory resolution. Solve systems-related problems based on knowledge of programs, policies, procedures, and automated processes, systems and applications. Perform routine maintenance, via remote connection when necessary. Provide technical support in implementing policies, processes, and procedures related to hardware and… Show more Provide assistance to users on SSA’s systems and automation, mostly virtually. Identify issues that may impede operation, and work with appropriate personnel to seek satisfactory resolution. Solve systems-related problems based on knowledge of programs, policies, procedures, and automated processes, systems and applications. Perform routine maintenance, via remote connection when necessary. Provide technical support in implementing policies, processes, and procedures related to hardware and software, networks, telecommunications, workstations, virtual technology, and security requirements. Install and configure replacement workstations, servers, and printers. Maintain equipment and applications the offices use, including computers, laptops, servers, tablets, smartphones, printers, Self-Help PC, telephones. Oversee and assist with training, providing technical assistance in the resolution of local issues and escalate issues as needed. Assist management in developing policy and procedures to accommodate changes while ensuring that normal operations are not interrupted. Report to management inappropriate and/or excessive file retention, and compliance with regional and national security requirements by unit staff. Coordinate with the Regional Security Officer regarding the integrity of systems records and possible fraud and abuse. Complete office reviews for security audits. Participates in studies to determine the strengths and weaknesses of systems. Pilot and evaluate programs and applications, and makes recommendations regarding their implementation. Conduct training related to systems, programs, etc. Determine need for additional software and/or equipment and recommends acquisition. Support hardware and software for employees with disabilities. Develop and maintain component web sites or applications, ensures permissions are applied appropriately to safeguard content, and reviews and updates material. Issue credentials to employees for computer access. Show less

In addition to the duties listed under Claims Specialist: Serve as subject matter expert in disability claims, Assist Claims Specialists in clarifying policy and procedures. Serve as deciding officer in non-medical appeals, negligence, and misuse determinations. Serve as instructor and mentor to Claims Specialists in training, providing feedback and evaluations of their progress and performance. Investigate Office of Inspector General referrals and advise them as to findings.

Interview applicants to obtain necessary information to determine their eligibility for benefits. Prepare special determinations to resolve any discrepancies, using knowledge of social service programs, and federal and state programs. Finally adjudicate claims. Determine and post windfall offset computations for concurrent claims in order to expedite the processing of claimants' retroactive benefits, and ensure they receive the amount they are truly due. Determine the need for and select… Show more Interview applicants to obtain necessary information to determine their eligibility for benefits. Prepare special determinations to resolve any discrepancies, using knowledge of social service programs, and federal and state programs. Finally adjudicate claims. Determine and post windfall offset computations for concurrent claims in order to expedite the processing of claimants' retroactive benefits, and ensure they receive the amount they are truly due. Determine the need for and select representative payees for claimants incapable of handling their benefits. Assist claimants in filing appeals on adverse actions. Conduct interviews for scheduled redeterminations, and determine the need for unscheduled redeterminations. Protect claimants by keeping them and their representatives apprised of their rights and obligations under the Social Security Act. Make final decisions on continuing technical eligibility, including suspension of benefits or posting overpayments. Prepare manual notices of planned action or overpayments. Conduct case reviews and personal conferences on non-medical reconsideration requests and overpayment waiver denials, and make final decisions. Provide technical guidance to other employees and trainees. Conduct training sessions in different programs, such as wage verification systems, overpayments, Windfall Offset, attorney fee computations. Act as the office Site Local Area Network Coordinator by performing maintenance activities to the server and personal computers, responding to problems as they arise, and assisting users in using the programs and equipment. Conduct Work Continuing Disability Reviews, making continuance or cessation determinations. Give presentations to outside agencies on assisting clients in filing for benefits online, including instructions on how to complete online applications. Oversee office Workload Action Center training, and conduct training sessions in all aspects of the program to facilitate control of workloads. Show less

Check in patients; measure weight and temperature. Handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Prepare and administer prescriptions, vaccines, and treatments. Perform radiography, and laboratory blood and urine tests to assist in diagnoses. Administer pre-operative sedatives via intravenous or intramuscular injections; and assist veterinarian during surgery by preparing surgical equipment, and administering and monitoring anesthetics. Counsel clients on treatment… Show more Check in patients; measure weight and temperature. Handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Prepare and administer prescriptions, vaccines, and treatments. Perform radiography, and laboratory blood and urine tests to assist in diagnoses. Administer pre-operative sedatives via intravenous or intramuscular injections; and assist veterinarian during surgery by preparing surgical equipment, and administering and monitoring anesthetics. Counsel clients on treatment, patient aftercare, and preventive care. Check out patients, using veterinary software to record services and payment. Show less