RECIPIENTS RIGHTS OFFICER - Muskegon : Job Details

Salary: $44.45 - $56.01 Hourly Location : Muskegon, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2025-02367 Department: HealthWest Opening Date: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 10/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work A Recipient Rights Officer, under the general direction of the Executive Director, develops and maintains policies and procedures which safeguard the rights of the recipients of the client services provided by HealthWest and agency subcontractors. This employee monitors the recipient rights system to ensure compliance with Department of Mental Health rules and regulations; plans, develops, and presents in-service training for HealthWest employees and contract agency staff concerning the protection of recipient rights and performs other related duties as assigned. Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications 1. Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a Human Service field. 2. Have at least five (5) years' relevant experience in the human services field with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role AND at least one (1) year working as a Recipient Rights Investigator within a Community Mental Health agency. 3. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment. 4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification. Preferred but not Required 1. Be licensed with the State of Michigan as a Social Worker. 2. Have at least two (2) years' experience working within a Community Mental Health facility. 3. Bilingual candidates highly desired. 4. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued. 5. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued. NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position. Physical Conditions / Work LocationPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES An employee in this class generally performs sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This employee generally works within the administrative offices of HealthWest, although considerable travel is required throughout the county by use of personal resources. A hybrid work schedule may also be available with supervisory approval. Additional Information EVALUATION CONTENT Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department. PURPOSE The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended. The job description can be found online at: MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THATRECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE **Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan. CONTRACT SECTIONBENEFIT Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1 Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance - 10% Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible) Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2 Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500 Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits Monthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76 Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible) High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Lincoln Financial 457b **In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b plan Dental Insurance 15% employee premium contribution Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Vision Insurance 15% employee premium contribution Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Benefit Option In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50 Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution. Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years. Life Insurance and AD & D Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000 Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Long Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Sick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment. Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart. Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire. Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only. Personal Days 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service Holidays 13 days COLA/Longevity COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum. Voluntary Benefits (100% employee paid) Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement) Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Student Loan Forgiveness You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF). *Rates and coverage are always subject to change. 01 Have you worked for at least one year as a Recipient Rights Officer for a Community Mental Health Agency?

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02 I understand that HealthWest is a Muskegon County department that is publicly funded by Michigan Medicaid. Therefore, background checks will be run prior to hire to ensure the prospective hire is not excluded from providing clinical services due to a recent felony or misdemeanor conviction.

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• No

Required Question