Review Vacancy
AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $55000 to $90000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing with one (1) year post-admission experience as an attorney. Commitment to public service and excellent research/writing skills are essential. NYS residency is required.
Duties Description As part of the Office of General Counsel and under the general direction of an Associate Counsel, assistant counsel will analyze, interpret, and apply laws related to the work of the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.
• Review and assess testimonial, documentary, and audio/visual evidence gathered during investigations of allegations of abuse or neglect alleged to have occurred in facilities serving people with special needs;
• Analyze evidence to determine whether it meets statutory definitions of abuse or neglect;
• Draft legal determinations informing identified parties of the outcome of investigations;
• Review legal determinations drafted by non-attorney staff members;
• Provide investigatory staff with advice and support in interpreting statutory and regulatory requirements. Keep abreast of new developments in rules, regulations, court decisions and legislation that affect the Agency;
• Consult with legal staff of other agencies on legal issues that affect agency jurisdiction or have implications for State Oversight Agencies.
Additional Comments The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction of six state agencies. The following list outlines several of the Justice Center’s key responsibilities:
• Advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities and provide oversight of quality of care.
• Operate a centralized, statewide 24-hour hotline and incident reporting system staffed by trained personnel.
• Operate a statewide register that contains the names of individuals found responsible for egregious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect.
• Centralize and perform functions relating to criminal history background checks.
• Investigate serious allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Prosecute criminal acts of abuse and neglect.
• Analyze abuse patterns and trends in order to prevent future occurrences.
NOTE: You are advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.
NOTE: You are advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
40th Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.