Volunteer: DD/ABI Human Rights Committee Member

Eliot Community Human Services • Lexington, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Eliot Community Human Services and R&G Healthcare Services DD/ABI Human Rights Committee (HRC) is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our committee. The primary purpose of the HRC is to promote, safeguard, and protect the human dignity and legal rights of adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) served by our organization. As an HRC volunteer member, you will help us monitor programs, review practices, and ensure the individuals we support are treated with dignity, respect, and freedom of choice in the least restrictive environment possible.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest, experience, or knowledge relevant to the duties of human rights oversight.
• Must not have a direct or indirect financial or administrative interest in the Provider organization.
• Must commit to maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all client, provider, and committee information.
• Complete an initial orientation regarding the Provider's programs and policies prior to full meeting participation.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals receiving services/supports from DDS, or advocates/family members for such individuals.
• A Physician or Nurse.
• A Psychologist or Master’s-level Practitioner with expertise in developmental disabilities, mental illness, or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• An Attorney, Law Student, or Paralegal with relevant expertise.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor the authorization and use of proposed behavior modification interventions and emergency restraints or other limitations on movement in accordance with Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulations.
• Make inquiries into complaints and allegations of consumer mistreatment, harm, or violations of rights; file complaints as appropriate; and monitor the investigation and resolution process.
• Participate in at least one scheduled visit per year to each service location/program site covered by the HRC to observe living/service conditions, evaluate whether services are delivered in the least restrictive environment, and report findings back to the committee.
• Annually review provider policies, procedures, and practices regarding consumer rights and make recommendations to improve the protection and promotion of human and civil rights.
• Monitor the conduct of research taking place at provider program sites.
• Review and monitor methods used to inform consumers, families, guardians, and staff about human rights, training programs, and opportunities for self-determination and freedom of choice.
• Review all meeting materials and documentation provided seven (7) days prior to regularly scheduled meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed