Department of Civil Service

Health and Human Services

Career Ladder Information

Below is a listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.

As a Fair Hearings Specialist 1 (Spanish Language), 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.

• Office of Temp & Disability Asst

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.