Human Rights Officer I: Rights Protection & Training

Health & Human Services Comm; Mexia (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Human Rights Officer I for Mexia State Supported Living Center. The role promotes residents’ legal and basic rights, chairs the Human Rights Committee, and coordinates the Self-Advocacy program.

Responsibilities include investigations of rights-related issues, policy development, staff training, and data review on rights restrictions. This full-time, on-site position is day-shift with possible overtime and up to 5% travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to rights and due process.
• Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to train staff, volunteers and residents.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Human Rights Committee meetings to ensure due process for rights restrictions.
• Coordinate the Self-Advocacy program and ensure it remains effective.
• Investigate and resolve rights-related complaints and incidents.
• Review data on resident protections and rights restrictions with follow-up actions.

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Human Rights Officer I for Mexia State Supported Living Center. The role promotes residents’ legal and basic rights, chairs the Human Rights Committee, and coordinates the Self-Advocacy program.

Responsibilities include investigations of rights-related issues, policy development, staff training, and data review on rights restrictions. This full-time, on-site position is day-shift with possible overtime and up to 5% travel.