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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$41,906.16 to
$61,950.96
PAY GRADE: 33
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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Department: Health and Human Services |
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Division: Aging & Disability Services |
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Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson |
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Job Class Code:
12.347
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Announcement Number: 24567
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
03/24/2015
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Close Date:
05/14/2015
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Recruiter:
CARL
CHISAM
Phone: **None**
Email: cchisam@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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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.
Incumbents review records and interview complainants, residents, witnesses, employees, State and local agencies to obtain information; develop leads and facts pertaining to cases to determine if a violation or criminal intent exists; document findings and refer cases to the appropriate authorities. In addition, incumbents provide information to facility staff, co-workers, other agencies, residents, residents families and caregivers regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation and isolation of the elderly and other related issues.
Elder Rights Specialist 2's investigate complaints made by or on behalf of who reside in long-term care facilities (skilled nursing, group homes, homes for individual residential care and assisted living facilities). They provide information to residents, family members, facilities and other agencies regarding a variety of topics relative to elder care. In addition, incumbents provide training on a variety of topics regarding resident rights, dignity and respect, elder abuse, quality of care and quality of life. Incumbents assist in the development and support of resident and family councils, track trends in facilities, and make referrals to other agencies as appropriate. Incumbents provide Medicaid Outreach by providing information to the public about Medicaid eligibility and services. Incumbents are responsible for mentoring Volunteer Long Term Care Ombudsman.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's 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. |
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A valid Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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