Hearing Officer - Human Services Board
State of Vermont · Montpelier, VT · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
This position conducts fair hearings for the Human Services Board.
Responsibilities
- Taking evidence
- Ruling on procedural issues
- Making factual findings and legal recommendations to the Board regarding appeals from a variety of decisions by programs and departments of the VT Agency of Human Services (e.g., Emergency Housing, Medicaid, 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, Vermont's health exchange, other public benefits programs, as well as abuse substantiations and licensing decisions)
- Performing duties impartially and in a manner respectful of the parties and process
- Advising the Board as requested and needed
- Having competence in the substantive legal areas involved in appeals
- Dealing effectively and appropriately with a wide range of litigants (including the many of those appearing pro se)
- Working independently
- Managing the appeals docket efficiently and effectively
- Conforming to statutory guidance and requirements on timeliness
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, support staff, parties and attorneys
Requirements
- Admitted to practice law in Vermont (or be eligible for admission)