Job Information: Representative Payee Program Supervising Attorney Job

The Supervising Attorney will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of the state-wide Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of the Representative Payee program. This responsibility includes direct supervision of the legal and non-legal staff and oversight of investigations of Representative Payees.

Essential Functions

Oversees program planning, investigations, and monitoring activities;
Supervises staff within the program, including recruiting, training, planning, scheduling, and evaluating staff;
Ensures investigations and follow-up processing are timely, accurate, and complete;
Maintains a professional level of knowledge of issues affecting clients;
Collaborates with Program Director to implement, evaluate, and report on annual goals and objectives of the program;
Leads and collaborates with colleagues on assigned projects;
Develops and manages outreach activities promoting community understanding and support of DRNY’s objectives;
Supports DRNY’s policies, procedures and practices;
Demonstrates commitment to professional and ethical standards;
Identifies when support from legal staff required;
Conducts investigations when required;
Significant travel including overnights across New York State;
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Management experience overseeing and providing direction to professional staff;
Fiscal management or fraud investigation experience;
Licensed attorney in NY state and in good standing;
Excellent interviewing and investigation skills;
Must pass required background checks and obtain required clearances;
Excellent communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Excellent judgement and problem solving skills;
Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively;
Demonstrated interest and commitment to civil rights or public interest law;
Valid New York State Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

A passion for working with mission-driven organizations;
Certified Fraud Examiner certification;
Experience leading an investigative or monitoring team;
Experience managing remote staff;
Prior leadership experience within a public organization, nonprofit organization or law firm;
Litigation experience;
Knowledge of SSA Representative Payee Program.
Experience working with people with disabilities.

Working Conditions

This individual usually performs work in an office environment but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplace. This individual will be expected to travel within and outside the state as necessary. This individual's primary location will be Albany or Rochester, NY.

To view more about our organization, check out our YouTube videos highlighting DRNY’s mission in advocating for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. Please visit our DRNY YouTube Channel and review our DRNY Newsletter.


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