What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patients Rights Advocate position at Kern County?
Amended: 1/2/25
Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com.
This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field AND four (4) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
Up to two (2) years of experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants maybe required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Full Job Description For: Patients Rights AdvocateAbout Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com.
This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law AND one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the field of Public Interest Law. Said experience must include the knowledge, skills and ability to resolve conflicts, handle grievances and represent clients in hearings.
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
OR
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field AND four (4) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
Up to two (2) years of experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants maybe required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Full Job Description For: Patients Rights AdvocateAbout Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying, and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying, and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $5,247 - $6,271
