Adult Rights Specialist 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for an Adult Rights Specialist 2 in Carson City Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Adult Protective Services. Responsibilities and duties include conducting investigations and providing interventions for self-neglect as well as allegations of abandonment abuse exploitation isolation and neglect made by or on behalf of Adult Protective Services clients residing in the community or long-term care settings; providing advocacy referrals and implementation of intervention plans using a person-centered approach; and carrying out community outreach. This position requires frequent contact with members of the public service providers and other stakeholders.

ADSD fosters a positive inclusive and diverse work environment that values innovation teamwork and collaboration. The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging - connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in social work psychology sociology or related social science or human services field and one year of experience working with the elderly investigating mediating negotiating and resolving complaints which required the application of regulations laws policies and procedures in making determinations and preparing detailed reports; OR one year of experience as an Elder Rights Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Assist clientsand their caregivers with life planning decisions and in attaining or maintaining the highest possible level of independent living.

Provide information and referrals to agencies that provide services to support individualsphysical emotional social and economic well-being; locate and coordinate a network of referral services and resources for financial health care housing in-home care long-term care legal transportation and other service needs of clients.

Develop and maintain partnerships with keyreferral sources; determine appropriate services; identify gaps in services; conduct surveys to gather information; solicit needed services and resources; provide information regarding services; collaborate with other agencies to coordinate the delivery of services.

Receive and respond to walk-in telephone fax and e-mail inquiries and complaints; respond to technical requests for assistance;complete intake forms and other types of forms and assessments as required; enter informationinto a computer; respond to complaints and concernsby evaluating and assessing individualsneeds; provide advocacy and case management;refer individualsto appropriate services which may include follow-up to ensure services are accessed properly; complete records on services provided to include statements pertinent data and final disposition.

Research develop update and conduct public presentations based on requests for information; provide information and assistance to professional staff service providers caregivers community organizations law enforcement and other agencies personnel regarding abuse neglect exploitation andisolation of clients.

Evaluate current resources to meet the needs of clients; provide other related services as needed to ensure overall quality assurance efforts are met.

Assist in developing policies procedures and forms; review proposed regulations and legislation to determine the impact on clients; participate on committees special task forces or community groups as assigned; assist in provider orientation as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision incumbents in addition to performing the full range of duties described above 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 residentialcare and assisted living facilities; work on behalf of clients under strict consent and confidentiality guidelines; provide information to clientsfamily members facilities and other agencies regarding a variety of topics relative to clientcare; 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 exploitationquality of care and quality of life; assist in the development and support of long-term careresidents 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 providercompliance and work to resolve provider service issues.This is the advanced journey level in the series.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of:the rights andneedsof older and/or vulnerable persons residing in the community or long-term care facilities including the right to self-determination and theright to privacy by protecting confidential information.

General knowledge of: areas relevant to older and/or vulnerable persons residing in the community or in long-term care facilitiesespecially regulatory information and long-term care services options and service options in the community;public and private welfare and social programs.

Ability to: identifyinvestigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of older and/or vulnerable persons residing in the community or innursing homes and group homes; advocate for older and/or vulnerable persons and resolveproblems; identify abuse abandonmentneglect exploitation isolation and other adverse circumstances that affect older and/or vulnerable persons; convey and document accurate and precise information; review and analyze information received from residents family members facility staffand others; apply federal regulations State laws and agency policies and procedures to determine compliance; write reports and make referrals to other agencies work independently and as part of a team.

Recruiter Information
Melissa Pontillo

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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.

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