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Human rights analysts are professionals who research, monitor, and evaluate human rights issues and policies. They collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and make recommendations to promote and protect human rights. Human rights analysts may work for governments, non-governmental organizations, or international agencies, often focusing on specific regions, populations, or issues such as freedom of expression, discrimination, or humanitarian law. Their work helps inform advocacy, policy-making, and legal actions aimed at addressing human rights violations.
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SUD Recipient Rights Investigator

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

SUD Recipient Rights Investigator


Under the general supervision of the Substance Use Disorder Administrator, the Substance Use Disorder Recipient Rights Investigators work at the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) advocating for recipients and recipient services. Employees in this classification also make recommendations for improvements to the rights protection system.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Receives and reviews complaints of suspected or alleged violations of the rights of recipients of services in accordance with the Michigan Behavior Health Code.
  • Investigates complaints of alleged violations throughout the Network’s service delivery system.
  • Conducts interviews with recipients of services, witnesses, and employees.
  • Conducts reviews of service sites.
  • Writes comprehensive written reports of investigative findings.
  • Develops and recommends appropriate remedial action.
  • Monitors contractors within the Network’s service provision system to ensure timely implementation and documentation of remedial actions.
  • Testifies in criminal and civil litigation as the investigator and subject matter expert in issues involving violations of the rights of recipients of service.
  • Partners closely with regulatory and industry counterparts and law enforcement agencies.
  • Monitors contractors within the Network’s service delivery system for compliance with regulations, rules and policies related to recipient rights.
  • Prepares appropriate reports of the aforementioned reviews including corrective action plans for noted deficiencies.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with providers of service for the enhancement of the rights protection system.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


  • Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures and practices.
  • Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources.
  • Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
  • Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to DWIHN.
  • Knowledge of compliance standards.
  • Knowledge of the Federal Confidentiality Regulations, 42 CFR, Part 2
  • Knowledge of Federal regulations regarding recipient rights.
  • Knowledge of MDHSS regulations regarding recipient rights.
  • Knowledge of DWIHN policies and procedures regarding recipient rights.
  • Knowledge of criminal and civil law.
  • Assessment skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Accuracy skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Time Management skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Decision Making skills.
  • Critical Thinking skills.
  • Skill at meeting deadlines
  • Multitasking skills.
  • Active listening skills.
  • Skill at Cross-cultural communication.
  • Written communication skills.
  • Accuracy and detailed oriented skills
  • Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
  • Teamwork Skills.
  • Ability to communicate orally.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse population.
  • Judgement/Reasoning ability


REQUIRED EDUCATION:


A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in a Human Service, Social Service, Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health Management, Business Administration, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Justice or a related field.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of full time paid investigative work experience in human rights and/or criminal justice.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.


NOTE: Employees are required to have an operable vehicle available during work hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is usually performed in an office setting but requires the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan.


This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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