Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/02/18
Applications Due: 09/02/18
Vacancy ID: 56702
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAssistant Counsel - Deputy Counsel for Bureau of Service Delivery and Program Compliance
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $115000 to $0 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address OPWDD - Office of Counsel
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12229
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications
Duties Description The Office of Counsel provides legal guidance and services to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) network on the myriad of issues arising from the delivery of supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Attorneys are called upon to draft and review legislation, regulations, contracts, and real property transactions, provide advice on federal and State health care delivery and funding, advise on employment matters, participate in administrative hearings and oversee litigation.
This position will act as the Deputy Counsel for the Service Delivery and Program Compliance Bureau within OPWDD Counsel’s Office. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Deputy Counsel supervises attorneys and other professionals assigned to the Bureau and oversees the provision of legal advice and supports in the areas of:
• OPWDD eligibility and service authorization;
• Medicaid fair hearings;
• Objection to care and due process;
• Transition from school to adult services;
• Consent to services and substituted decision-making;
• Individual rights and protections;
• Health care and end-of-life issues;
• Guardianship;
• Incident management;
• State Operated programming and residential services;
• Care Coordination Organization services;
• Provider approval and certification; and
• Program compliance and oversight.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Deputy Counsel for the Bureau of Service Delivery and Program Compliance is an attorney admitted to practice in New York State with at least 7 years post bar experience practicing law. Strong analytic and writing skills, and the ability to read, comprehend and analyze complex, detailed and technical statutes and regulations, along with the ability to draft all kinds of legal documents. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work with top and middle management. Ability to supervise and direct other attorneys. Knowledge of administrative law, health or disabilities law is preferred but not required.
Additional Comments Please note:
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Danielle Vezzi
Telephone 518-473-9689
Fax 518-474-9902
Email Address opwdd.sm.COrecruitment@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street OPWDD, Workforce and Talent Management
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by September 2, 2018. Please reference the EOA #2018-111 in all correspondence.
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