Staff Attorney
Responsibilities
The Staff Attorney is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of DRLA’s individual and systemic litigation providing legal advice and assistance, including direct representation in court and administrative proceedings, in accordance with DRLA’s priorities to individuals seeking assistance from the DRLA and maintaining an active caseload on disability-related civil rights issues in state and federal court.
Essential Functions
• Assist in the development and execution of DRLA’s individual and systemic litigation:
• Assist in the identification of litigation opportunities across the state.
• Promote and assist in ongoing development of litigation on disability rights issues.
• Provide legal advice and assistance, including direct representation in court and administrative proceedings, in accordance with DRLA’s priorities to individuals seeking assistance from the DRLA.
• Maintain an active caseload of representation on behalf of people with disabilities on disability-related civil rights issues in administrative, state and federal court.
• Stay current with relevant changes in state and federal law.
• Maintain continuing legal education requirements as required by the Louisiana Bar, and attend trainings to maintain and improve or refine advocacy skills and substantive knowledge.
• Provide necessary direction and supervision for non-attorney legal advocates as needed.
• Provide input in the planning and evaluation of the legal work of the agency as requested.
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WIPA Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC)
Disability Rights Louisiana is seeking to hire a full-time Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC). Candidates must have current SSA suitability clearance and certification as a CWIC. Remote applicants are encouraged to apply.
Program Description
DRLA’s WIPA program provides free assistance to beneficiaries of Social Security disability benefits who are working or want to work and live in one of the sixty counties in Texas that DRLA’s WIPA program serves. DRLA’s WIPA program provides comprehensive benefits counseling and work incentives planning to help beneficiaries make informed decisions and understand how earnings from work may affect their benefits.
Essential Functions
A CWIC will:
• Provide comprehensive, proactive guidance to beneficiaries so that they may anticipate and plan for changes in their benefits;
• Facilitate use of and access to available Federal, State, and local work incentives;
• Research applicable regulations to determine applicability in individual cases;
• Identify opportunities to use Plans to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) and assist beneficiaries to complete and submit PASS applications;
• Encourage document retention, support accurate and timely reporting, and connect beneficiaries to other supports they need to successfully transition to employment;
• Have a thorough understanding of all Virginia Commonwealth University NTDC training materials and complete annual continuing certification credits;
• Protect beneficiary Personally Identifiable Information (PII);
• Meet program performance measures as outlined in the program’s Terms and Conditions set by the Social Security Administration;
• Carry out comprehensive data collection, tracking, follow up, and reporting;
• Maintain Social Security Administration suitability;
• Attend all scheduled meetings and trainings;
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.
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If you would like to apply for a position, please send a resume, cover letter, and include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email to Human Resources Manager, Janine Walterhouse: hr@disabilityrightsla.org.
