HELP Program - Job Title Details
Fair Hearing Specialist 1, G-14
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $61,609 to $67,780
Rest of State - From $58,522 to $64,693
(Salary may differ from what is listed for an agency and/or location. See HELP job postings for specific salary.)
Career Ladder Information
Below is a listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
Title | Grade |
---|---|
Fair Hearings Specialist 1 | 14 |
Fair Hearings Specialist 2 | 18 |
Fair Hearings Specialist 3 | 23 |
Fair Hearings Specialist 4 | 62 |
Job Description
As a Fair Hearings Specialist 1, you would review and make determinations on requests for fair hearings, adjournments, withdrawals, aid continuances and complaints of non-compliance with hearing decisions from clients and their representatives. You would also respond to inquiries related to the appeals process and make appropriate referrals; and provide guidance to local districts in meeting regulatory requirements pertaining to the hearing process. You may also supervise clerical staff.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
You must have:
Either 1. four years of experience providing services to individuals in need of and/or eligible for social services benefit programs or implementing/administering programs regulated by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York State Office of Addictions Supports and Services, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, the New York State Office of Mental Health, or the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities;
Or 2. 30 college semester credit hours AND three years of experience providing services to individuals in need of and/or eligible for social services benefit programs or implementing/administering programs regulated by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York State Office of Addictions Supports and Services, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, the New York State Office of Mental Health, or the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities;
Or 3. 60 college semester credit hours AND two years of experience providing services to individuals in need of and/or eligible for social services benefit programs or implementing/administering programs regulated by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York State Office of Addictions Supports and Services, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, the New York State Office of Mental Health, or the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities;
Or 4. an associate or higher degree in law or legal assistant/paralegal education AND two years of paralegal experience.