Human Rights Officer
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Healthcare
Community Health, Healthcare Administration, Mental Health, Public Health
Human Rights Officer (21994)
Posting 21994
-Posted
10/05/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- Clients Rights Unit
- Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Kerrville State Hospital
- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional
Title:
Human Rights Officer
Job Title:Human Rights Officer I
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Clients Rights Unit
Posting Number:21994
Closing Date:10/19/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range:$4,020.33-$6,335.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-19
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Kerrville State Hospital
Job Location City:KERRVILLE
Job Location Address:721 THOMPSON DR
Other Locations:Kerrville
MOS Codes: No military equivalent
Brief
Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.
HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The primary responsibility of the Human Rights Officer (HRO) is to maintain a facility program to ensure the legal and basic human rights of persons served are promoted and protected. Other roles include serving as the SH’s Liaison of the facility with Disability Rights Texas and as the coordinator of the facility Patient Advocacy Program. The HRO must have a working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and departmental and agency policy and procedures.
The HRO is responsible for the investigation and resolution of rights-related complaints/issues presented by persons served and other interested parties. Other responsibilities will include evaluation of how facilities investigate, review and report unusual incidents and injuries as well as quality assurance review of facility practices to ensure the protection and promotion of individual rights. The HRO will provide input to the facility Superintendent and make recommendations for systemic improvements to decrease incidents of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
The HRO will provide training for staff, Patient Advocacy Committee (PAC) members and persons served as requested or required. They will also review trend analyses on all patient protections and specifically on data relating to imposed restrictions of individual rights and ensure that trend analyses of imposed rights restrictions are reviewed by PAC with follow-up provided as needed. The HRO will assure PAC review of all rights restrictions.
The HRO works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and performs complex administrative duties, to include but not limited to, the development of facility policy and procedures and may serve on various facility committees.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or…
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