Adult Rights Specialist 2 - Gardnerville, United States - State of Nevada

State of Nevada Gardnerville, United States

1 week ago

Description

The Position

Adult Rights Specialists provide assistance and advocacy to protect and enhance the health, safety, welfare and rights of older persons (adults 60 and older) and/or vulnerable persons (adults with intellectual, physical or related disabilities), henceforth referred to as clients.

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for an Adult Rights Specialist II in Carson City, Nevada.

This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies at the occur in Adult Protective Services (APS) and Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO).

Under limited supervision, incumbents, in addition to performing the full range of duties described in the series concept, investigate complaints made by or on behalf of clients residing in the community or who reside in facilities such as skilled nursing, group homes, homes for individual residential care, and assisted living facilities; work on behalf of clients under strict consent and confidentiality guidelines; provide information to clients' family members, facilities and other agencies regarding a variety of topics relative to client care; provide advocacy and case management services to clients; provide training on a variety of topics regarding long-term care, resident rights, dignity and respect, abuse, abandonment, neglect, isolation, exploitation, quality of care and quality of life; assist in the development and support of long-term care residents and family councils, track trends in facilities, and make referrals to other agencies as appropriate; provide Medicaid outreach by providing information to the public about Medicaid eligibility and services; and monitor Medicaid provider compliance and work to resolve provider service issues.

This is the advanced journey level in the series.

Under limited supervision, incumbents conduct investigations, provide interventions for self-neglect as well as allegations of abandonment, abuse, exploitation, isolation and neglect made by, or on the behalf of clients residing in the community or long-term care settings; assess and respond to client needs; provide case management; assist with life planning decisions, attaining or maintaining the highest possible level of independent living; provide advocacy, referrals, information and implementation of intervention plans using person-centered approach, carry out community outreach, develop and maintain partnerships; develop, update and conduct presentations.

This position requires frequent contact with members of the public, service providers and stakeholders. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment.

The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children, and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

* THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*To see full Class Specifications visit:

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