Rights Representative 9 to P11
Position serves as a Rights Advisor in a state mental health facility. Reviews recipient rights complaints received and completes the required complaint resolution process within the established time frames. Conducts rights investigations in a thorough manner and draws sound conclusions based upon the relevant evidence obtained. Maintains accurate and complete data in the complaint tracking system and in the individual case files. Provides recipient rights training to new facility staff. Completes regular monitoring of recipient living units and attends Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) meetings, and other facility meetings as appropriate to ensure rights are being protected during service delivery Attends facility meetings as appropriate to ensure Rights Advisor staff are aware of ongoing or changes to hospital guidelines and procedures. Position Description

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Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)

Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience
Rights Representative 9 - No specific type or amount is required.

Rights Representative 10 - One year of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of rights complaints, or rights advocacy, equivalent to a Rights Representative 9 or Civil Rights Representative 9.

Rights Representative P11 - Two years of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of rights complaints, or rights advocacy equivalent to a Rights Representative, including one year equivalent to a Rights Representative 10 or Civil Rights Representative 10.

Rights Representative 12 - Three years of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of rights complaints, or rights advocacy equivalent to a Rights Representative, including one year equivalent to a Rights Representative P11 or Civil Rights Representative P11.Rights Representative 9 - 12
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, includi ng:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. Due to the nature of this position, an extensive background check will be conducted on those candidates being considered for the vacancy.

The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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