Advocacy & Rights Specialist

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services seeks an Advocate I for Central Regional Hospital to provide advocacy, monitor rights compliance, and train facility staff. The role supports customers’ dignity, safety, care and habilitation while navigating statutes and standards.

This full-time position includes a standard Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with a 24-hour on-call rotation and generous state benefits, including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with two years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Equivalent education/experience combinations considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy services to facility staff and customers.
• Monitor, consult, and train staff on rights issues and compliance.
• Respond to complaints and investigate alleged rights violations.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Rights laws interpretation

Interviewing & negotiating

Critical thinking under pressure

Education

Master's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services seeks an Advocate I for Central Regional Hospital to provide advocacy, monitor rights compliance, and train facility staff. The role supports customers’ dignity, safety, care and habilitation while navigating statutes and standards.

This full-time position includes a standard Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with a 24-hour on-call rotation and generous state benefits, including health insurance and retirement options.