Queens Defenders

Queens Defenders is seeking an experienced attorney to join and lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, housing advocates and navigators to provide 1,500 individuals facing eviction with free, high-quality legal and holistic representation in Queens Housing Court. About Queens Defenders Founded in 1996, Queens Defenders is a leading Public Defender Organization providing high-quality, holistic representation for indigent community members in Queens, NY - New York City’s most diverse borough and one of the most diverse locales in the world. We give life to our mission through our core values: a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and professional environment; relentless in our pursuit of justice; unwavering in our commitment to excellence in the courtroom and in the community; client-centered and holistic in our representation, advocacy, and support services; respectful of the individuals with whom we interact. At Queens Defenders, dedicated teams of criminal defense attorneys, immigration lawyers, housing attorneys, social workers, investigators, and client-support specialists come together to tirelessly champion justice for each and every client. Our highly skilled staff of 290, serves and positively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals annually through this collaborative and supportive approach. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar or can be admitted through reciprocity. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Queens Defenders. We are seeking individuals with strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators. The supervising attorney will also be tasked with leading a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators by effectively communicating expectations, goals, and the QD way while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice is preferred. Essential Duties/Responsibilities · Supervise staff attorneys and a team of support professionals to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation · Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns · Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service · Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies · Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys · Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts · Develop and maintain productive work environment · Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Juris Doctor with at least 8 to 10 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice · Admission to New York Bar (or the ability to be admitted through reciprocity) · Prior supervisory experience preferred · Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent litigation skills · Ability to lead and motivate. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure · Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information · Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model · Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Queens Defenders values diversity and believes that a diverse staff is best placed to represent our borough, which derives its beauty from being one of the most diverse locales in the world. To best serve our clientele, model the place in which we practice, and to cultivate the best environment possible, we welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide all staff members with professional development and advancement opportunities because the more diverse and inclusive we are the more collaborative and supportive we are. For more information about our office generally. Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits Queens Defenders believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. Benefits include: health insurance (including dental and vision insurance), FSA/HSA, generous paid time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and 401 (k) contributions. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Queens Defenders prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest, or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ANIBIC empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live their best lives as independently as possible! ANIBIC is looking for an RN to join our team! We need a Registered Nurse who will provide medical care and oversight for about 20 people in our residential IRA program. Currently, the caseload for the RN will consist of individuals who are ambulatory, verbal, and generally independent and healthy. REQUIREMENTS: - Must be willing and able to travel to Regal Park and Briarwood and other surrounding areas of Queens, NY. - NY State Registered Nurse licensure - Must have valid driver's license and be able to commute in order to perform job responsibilities. - Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills - Prior experience working with ID/DD population in an OPWDD governed program preferred. - Experience providing training to Direct Support Professionals regarding medical care standards. THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR : - An RN with experience serving the ID/DD population in OPWDD Certified programs. - An experienced RN who is burned out from providing consistent, high intensity medical care throughout their career. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ensure medical care and appropriate medical follow-up for indiduals with intellectual disabilities. - Make weekly visits to assigned residences for individual medical monitoring and review of all medical reports, visit forms, diagnostic tests and laboratory results. - Oversee medication administration and perform reconciliation. - Provide initial and ongoing supervision/training/support to unlicensed direct support professionals on individual medical conditions and in all nursing tasks and or functions that they perform (ie. Medication Administration (AMAP Certifications), etc.); - Periodically review that the performance of unlicensed staff is consistent with standards of care and training. - Accompany individuals on critical medical appointments in order to enhance communication and coordination of needed medical services. - Attend meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary team to discuss individualized support plans. - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and nursing practices. - Provide on-site training as needed to other program areas (ie. Day Program Services, etc.). - Light on-call responsibilities. FULL-TIME RN'S WITH ANIBIC GET THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: - Low-Cost, High Quality Healthcare Insurance - Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Holidays) which advances work / life balance. - Life Insurance - Dental / Vision Insurance - 403(B) / Retirement - Paid training - Disability insurance - Supplemental insurance opportunities - An inclusive and diverse team environment - If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply. ANIBIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, familial status, military status, disability and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.