Fair Hearings Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) New York State Thruway AuthorityFair Hearings Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)Albany, NY$62,088–$68,630 / yearNON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of paraprofessional or professional experience* providing services to individuals in need of and/or eligible for social services programs or implementing/administering programs regulated by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, the New York State Office of Mental Health, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, or the New York State Department of Health. Processes requests for administrative hearing records, Fair Hearings, Homebound Hearings from appellants/representatives, Intentional Program Violations Hearings, and waiver of appearance requests from local social services districts and its agents; schedules hearings; prioritizes hearings in accordance with federal and state regulations, law and court decisions; manages workflow at hearing locations; and conducts other matters regarding the administrative hearing process.