CITY OF NEW YORK INC
FAIR HEARNING PROCESS SPECIALIST
CITY OF NEW YORK INC, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
Fair Hearing Process Specialist
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). The HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. DSS/HRA Fair Hearing Administration is responsible for providing representation of the Agency at NYS Administrative Hearings in the following program areas: Cash Assistance (CA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), IREA, HASA and MISCA Medical Assistance (MA). The Fair Hearing Process Specialist provides economic support and employment related services to persons in need, in accordance with agency policies, procedures and Federal/State regulations and to promote individual and family self-sufficiency. Also prepares Public Assistance/SNAP/Medicaid eligibility forms by incorporating all received data and checking for accuracy of and reviewing authorizations, in order to initiate processing of appropriate service required in Aid to Continue Restoration. Conducts an Intensive review of Welfare Management System screens (including, All Change Actions Screen, Benefits Issuance Screen, Case Composition Screen, Budget History Screen, Recoupment Screen, Pending Actions Screen, Social Security Screen (SDX). Ensures the accurate and timely processing of case actions to comply with various lawsuits (Morel, Piron, etc). The Fair Hearing Process Specialist prepares Public Assistance/SNAP/Medicaid eligibility forms by incorporating all received data and checking for accuracy of and reviewing authorizations, in order to initiate processing of appropriate service required in Aid to Continue Restoration. The Office of the General Counsel / Fair Hearing Administration is recruiting for two (2) Benefits Opportunity Specialists to function as Fair Hearing Process Specialists for their Fair Hearing Tracking, Monitoring and Review Unit (FHTMRU) who will: Process Aid-to-Continue directives, Fair Hearing Defaults, and Resolutions on Public Assistance/SNAP issues related to Fair Hearing Lawsuit driven inquiries utilizing the Fair Hearing Information System (FHIS) and Fair Hearing Electronic Evidence Management System (FHEMS); Read and data enter case actions related to the Aid-To-Continue Challenge Process; Provide Budget Calculations and Summaries; Utilize Agency systems (including the Personal Computer (PC), New York City Work Accountability & You (NYCWAY) system, Paperless Operation System (POS), Human Resources Administration (HRA) Viewer, WEBCOINS, etc.) for reviewing and reporting processing data. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). The HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. DSS/HRA Fair Hearing Administration is responsible for providing representation of the Agency at NYS Administrative Hearings in the following program areas: Cash Assistance (CA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), IREA, HASA and MISCA Medical Assistance (MA). The Fair Hearing Process Specialist provides economic support and employment related services to persons in need, in accordance with agency policies, procedures and Federal/State regulations and to promote individual and family self-sufficiency. Also prepares Public Assistance/SNAP/Medicaid eligibility forms by incorporating all received data and checking for accuracy of and reviewing authorizations, in order to initiate processing of appropriate service required in Aid to Continue Restoration. Conducts an Intensive review of Welfare Management System screens (including, All Change Actions Screen, Benefits Issuance Screen, Case Composition Screen, Budget History Screen, Recoupment Screen, Pending Actions Screen, Social Security Screen (SDX). Ensures the accurate and timely processing of case actions to comply with various lawsuits (Morel, Piron, etc). The Fair Hearing Process Specialist prepares Public Assistance/SNAP/Medicaid eligibility forms by incorporating all received data and checking for accuracy of and reviewing authorizations, in order to initiate processing of appropriate service required in Aid to Continue Restoration. The Office of the General Counsel / Fair Hearing Administration is recruiting for two (2) Benefits Opportunity Specialists to function as Fair Hearing Process Specialists for their Fair Hearing Tracking, Monitoring and Review Unit (FHTMRU) who will: Process Aid-to-Continue directives, Fair Hearing Defaults, and Resolutions on Public Assistance/SNAP issues related to Fair Hearing Lawsuit driven inquiries utilizing the Fair Hearing Information System (FHIS) and Fair Hearing Electronic Evidence Management System (FHEMS); Read and data enter case actions related to the Aid-To-Continue Challenge Process; Provide Budget Calculations and Summaries; Utilize Agency systems (including the Personal Computer (PC), New York City Work Accountability & You (NYCWAY) system, Paperless Operation System (POS), Human Resources Administration (HRA) Viewer, WEBCOINS, etc.) for reviewing and reporting processing data. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.