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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 2 days ago

Associate Counsel

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities provides legal guidance and services regarding supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Associate Counsel will manage Medicaid Fair Hearings and supervise a team of attorneys while ensuring compliance and developing necessary policies and training.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Counsel's Office leadership team and report directly to the General Counsel

Oversee and manage OPWDD's role as party in Medicaid Fair Hearings, including the preparation and review of written submissions for Medicaid Fair hearings as well as representing OPWDD at Medicaid Fair Hearings

Oversee and supervise a team of staff attorneys and legal assistants in tracking, preparing for and representing OPWDD at Medicaid Fair Hearings, gathering and preparing documents needed by non-legal staff representing and defending the actions of OPWDD's Regional Field Offices with respect to determinations involving OPWDD eligibility and supports and services

Develop and maintain policies and procedures detailing timelines, staff roles and responsibilities, template forms (including Notices of Determination) and letters necessary to prepare for hearings

Develop and maintain training documents for staff involved in hearings and will hold periodic training and informational sessions for applicable staff

Develop and maintain knowledge of OPWDD standards for eligibility for services, authorization for Medicaid HCBS and State Plan services, Care Coordination Organization/Health Home services, and any other subject matter necessary to support OPWDD's role in administrative hearings

Research and advise on issues related administrative due process

Provide support to the Attorney General, as needed

Perform other tasks as assigned by supervising Deputy Counsel or General Counsel

Qualification

New York State Bar admissionSupervising legal professionalsMedicaid complianceAdministrative hearingsLegal researchPolicy developmentTrainingDevelopmentTeam management

Required

Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar

At least four (4) years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar

Experience with supervising legal professionals

Benefits

If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance.

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave:

Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

Paid sick leave each year, which may carry over from year to year.

Health Care Coverage:

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.

Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event.

Retirement Program:

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training:

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure.

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978

Albany, New York, USA

10001+ employees