Experience

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  Barry Shalinsky Benefits Consulting

  • Lawrence, Kansas Area

  • Independent Consultant

    • Jun 2019 - Present
    • Lawrence, Kansas Area

    Independent consultant with expertise in Social Security Benefits analysis and non-profit management. Certified Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor.

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  Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Government Operations Analyst 2

    • Oct 2014 - Jun 2019
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Monitoring and implementation of Partnership Plus / Ticket to Work Program services for clients of DVR. Coordinate delivery of Work Incentives Planning services to current VR clients to assist them with making decisions to become more self-sufficient and maximize financial resources. Coordinate d...

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  self-employed

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Independent Consultant

    • Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Temporary and part-time consultation and volunteer work for non-profits. Focal areas included the Affordable Care Act, Social Security law and policy, fundraising, strategic planning and HR. Employers, clients and collaborating entities included Community Connect LLC, Florida's Children First...

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  Disability Rights Florida

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Program Director/Grant Manager

    • Aug 2001 - Oct 2012
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    Hired, trained and supervised client advocate/investigators and attorneys to protect civil, legal and human rights of persons with disabilities. Planned and coordinated individual client advocacy as well as systemic and policy advocacy. Supervised or handled over 120 active cases per year. Prepar...

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  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

  • Greater St. Louis Area

  • Administrative Judge

    • May 1999 - Jul 2001
    • Greater St. Louis Area

    Adjudicated federal sector employment discrimination complaints under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Conducted prehearing and settlement conferences, ruled on motions, conducted ev...

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  Social Security Administration

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Attorney Advisor / Decision Writer, Office of Hearings & Appeals

    • Nov 1997 - May 1999
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

    Advised Administrative Law Judges and wrote decisions with regard to disability claims under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act based upon legal research, hearing records, and analysis of work records and medical documentation.

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  Barry Shalinsky Law Office

  • Lawrence, Kansas Area

  • Attorney

    • Aug 1993 - Nov 1997
    • Lawrence, Kansas Area

    Areas of emphasis: administrative agency appeals, contracts, real estate, wills, trusts and estates, domestic relations, landlord-tenant, employment and labor relations, land use and zoning, juvenile law, debtors-creditors, misdemeanor defense, civil litigation, mediation.

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  Kansas Department of Health and Environment

  • Topeka, Kansas Area

  • Hearing Officer

    • Feb 1991 - Jun 1993
    • Topeka, Kansas Area

    Conducted evidentiary and public hearings and wrote initial orders on regulatory matters involving: abuse and neglect in adult care homes, hospital risk management, air and water pollution, solid and hazardous waste, asbestos removal, underground storage tanks, mined-land reclamation and conserva...

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  State Treasurer of Kansas

  • Topeka, Kansas Area

  • Administrative Counsel

    • Dec 1987 - Feb 1991
    • Topeka, Kansas Area

    Provided legal counsel and research for State Treasurer and departments within the State Treasury with emphasis on abandoned property, procurement contracts and personnel matters. Served as liaison with the Legislature, governmental offices, local banks, news media and the public.

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  Kansas Corporation Commission

  • Topeka, Kansas Area

  • Hearing Examiner

    • Jul 1985 - Oct 1987
    • Topeka, Kansas Area

    Conducted evidentiary and public hearings to adjudicate regulatory matters including certification, compliance, rate and tariff change applications and complaints regarding transportation, utilities, oil and gas production, and mined-land reclamation and conservation. Wrote final Orders of the C...

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  Barry Shalinsky Law Office

  • Lawrence, Kansas Area

  • Attorney

    • Nov 1981 - Jul 1985
    • Lawrence, Kansas Area

    Areas of emphasis: administrative agency appeals, contracts, real estate, wills, trusts and estates, domestic relations, landlord-tenant, employment and labor relations, land use and zoning, juvenile law, debtors-creditors, misdemeanor defense, civil litigation, mediation.

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  East Lawrence Improvement Association

  • Lawrence, Kansas Area

  • VISTA Volunteer

    • Nov 1980 - Nov 1981
    • Lawrence, Kansas Area

    Recruited and supervised volunteers. Organized neighborhood clean-up and community building activities. Organized support for neighborhood-wide rezoning and historic preservation efforts, and for keeping the neighborhood school open. Provided advocacy and intervention, social and legal services f...