Rights Specialist 13 (Recipient Rights Integration...

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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., 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

• 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., Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major., 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., As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check., RIGHSPL - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR At least one year of professional experience in the state of Michigan classified service., RIGHSPL - Do you possess at least 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?, Please select the years of experience you possess related to developing training., From the list below, please select the following programs you have an advance knowledge or experience with:

• MS Power Point

• MS Word

• MS Teams

• MS SharePoint, + I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been issued a disciplinary suspension in the last two years.

• I am currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation.

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

+ 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) (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) ., State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.