Rights Specialist ; Field​/Community Rights Specialist; ORR

Position: Rights Specialist 13 (Field/Community Rights Specialist) - ORR

Job Description

This position is being reposted to obtain additional applicants. If you have previously applied, you will need to reapply with all required application materials to be considered.

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position is the agency-wide specialist in hospital and community rights protections. The position is serving in a professional capacity in the rights system; interprets, applies and gives advice on statutes, administrative departmental policy, interdepartmental agreements, to consumers, facility staff, community mental health staff, and interested others. Independently analyzes/investigates allegations of violations of rights guaranteed by Constitution, statutes, and rules; draws conclusions;

recommends and assures appropriate remedial action. Reports findings and recommendations to complainants, ORR and appropriate facility, Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs) and License Private Hospital Unit (LPH/U) staff; undertakes complex special assignments impacting rights protection systemically. The position also provides support to the Director of Hospital and Community Investigations by reviewing prepared reports for compliance with code, rules, and policy and reviewing cases not open for investigation to ensure appropriate handling per Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and ORR policy and procedure.

Position requires flexibility to travel among the five state-operated facilities and be “on assignment” at a facility for varied duration.

Position Location/Remote Office

The physical location of this position is the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital - 30901 Palmer Rd, Westland, MI 48186. 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.

Responsibilities

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, including:

• 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.

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

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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