What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Rights Advocate (SB-43) , Patient Advocacy position at Jewish Family Service?
Position Title : Patient Rights Advocate (SB-43)
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department : Patient Advocacy Program
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5 hours / week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting : Onsite
Reports To : Patient Advocacy Supervisor
Pay Range : $25.03-$26.64 / hour
Total Compensation :
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes :
- Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
- Generous employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work :
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include :
Position Overview :
Do you hate injustice? Do you like fighting for the underdog? Would you like to be a part of a dynamic and dedicated team of advocates who travel the county representing mental health clients and ensuring that their rights are upheld?
We're looking for an outstanding individual who loves challenge and gets satisfaction from helping others in need.
Our highly regarded advocates investigate and resolve complaints, concerns, appeals, or grievances received from behavioral health clients about rights violations, coordinate efforts with other agencies as needed, and visit and monitor facilities for compliance with clients' rights laws, regulations and policies. They also ensure that clients, staff, owners, and administrators are informed of the rights of persons receiving behavioral health services.
The person hired for this position will provide advocacy services to clients receiving behavioral health services. They also represent clients at Certification Review Hearings for involuntary holds in hospitals.
Key Talents : You are proud of your communication skills, both written and oral. You demonstrate great compassion for your fellow man and have a deep sense of responsibility and accountability. You also have a well-developed sense of humor and like to make your work fun.
Responsibilities :
Skills / Experience / Abilities That Are a Must-Have :
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to finger a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone. The employee may need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level is moderate, so concentration and good hearing are required.
These are the job duties and the approximate % of time spent on each :
Important Notice :
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided). Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
Salary : $25 - $27
