Human Rights Committee - Volunteer
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Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring all individuals served are treated with respect and care in an enriching environment
Is protecting the rights of those who cant advocate for themselves important to you
Dont have a lot of extra free time but still looking to make a difference
Riversides Human Rights Committee is right for you!
We make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities through innovative and compassionate behavioral healthcare and human services.
A communitybased nonprofit organization serving more than 40000 people a year in Massachusetts Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare developmental and brain injury services early childhood and youth programs addiction treatment trauma response and more. And Riversides behavioral health consulting screening and suicide prevention programs for schools communities businesses and organizations are extending our reach to more than 3.5 million people around the globe.
Who are we
The committee membership is comprised of volunteers dedicated to ensuring the rights of individuals served by Riverside. Members include lawyers mental health and healthcare professionals people served family members of people served and community members.
What do we do
The committee engages in virtual meetings to review and approve various documents as well as conduct site visits to ensure the safety and rights of all individuals served are protected.
We are continually looking for volunteers who will fulfill our membership requirements!
The Committee is open to:
- Persons Receiving Services of DMH or DDS
- Social Workers/Clinicians
- Attorneys/Legal Advocates/Law Students
- Community Members
- Medical Professionals
- Family Members of Persons Served
- Other interested parties
Responsibilities Include:
- Attending a onehour virtual meeting every six to eight weeks
- Conducting visits across Riverside programs (visit homes to assess living conditions confirm the people served are active members of their treatment plans verify everyones rights are respected etc.
- Reviewing and providing guidance on Riversides human rights policies and practices
- Dedicating under five hours per month to the committee
- Review and provide feedback on various Riverside reports to ensure persons served rights are maintained
Previous committee experience is not required. Orientation and education will be provided.
Required Experience
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender marital status sexual orientation military status national origin disability or any other characteristic as established by law.
Employment Type
Temp
