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Job Description 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 serves as the Recipient Rights Integration and Training Program Specialist for assigned Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) regions and MDHHS facilities. As the Recipient Rights Integration and Training Program Specialist, the position provides technical assistance, expertise, and consultation on rights related matters to: 1) rights office staff and administration of licensed hospitals and community-based mental health service providers, 2) MDHHS staff and 3) staff of external agencies, state departments and stakeholders. The position also develops and implements related training courses for presentation to new recipient rights staff, MDHHS staff, recipient rights related committees, executive level staff of licensed psychiatric hospitals and community mental health service programs and their contract providers.

Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the 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.

Be able to meet the Long-Term Care Background Check Requirement/SubClass Code - Position has direct access to a patient or resident, or to a patient's or resident's property, financial information, medical records, treatment information, or any other identifying information. As authorized under MCL 333.20173a, MCL 330.1134a, and MCL 440.734b, incumbents must pass and comply with the Long-Term Care (LTC) Background Check at the time of hire and during the duration of employment. The LTC Background Check includes a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal history record check and placement on statewide rapback

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 items may result in your application not being considered

See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Rights Representative or Civil Rights Representative, including two years equivalent to a Rights Representative P11 or Civil Rights Representative P11, or one year equivalent to a Rights Representative 12, Rights Representative Manager 12, Civil Rights Representative 12, or Civil Rights Manager 12. Additional Requirements and Information 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 the South Grand Building - 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. 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, including: o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

o 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.

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