Risk Management Staff Attorney

Wingspan Care Group•Shaker Heights, OH

11d•$85,633

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of General Counsel, the Risk Management Staff Attorney is responsible for facilitating contract execution and the coordination of assigned risk management activities at Wingspan and its affiliate agencies. Wingspan Care Group is a nonprofit administrative and management organization that provides a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals. Our innovative model is designed to promote sustainability and advancement among its partner agencies by streamlining operations and eliminating redundancies – resulting in improvements to the delivery of direct service operations. Wingspan Care Group (“Wingspan”) is the not-for-profit parent company of Applewood Centers, Inc., Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau, Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital, and Lifeworks. The mission of Wingspan is to provide organizational efficiencies at the operational, administrative, and fiscal levels for its subsidiary agencies so that they may focus on their respective missions. Wingspan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wingspan’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Wingspan also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Requirements

Education: Minimum of a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.
Licensure: Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
Skills/Competencies:
Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in non-profit work preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate and facilitate the execution of contracts for Wingspan and its affiliate agencies.
Manage the charters of Wingspan private charter schools by the Ohio Department of Education.
Manage out of state approvals for Wingspan and its affiliate agencies.
Respond to subpoenas issued to Wingspan and its affiliate agencies.
Develop policies and procedures as directed by General Counsel.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Agency records through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable legal, financial, licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
Maintain all required trainings, certifications and licensure in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care