Human Rights Specialist Redfield, SD

Human Rights Specialist job at South Dakota State Government. Redfield, SD.

Job

Agency: SD Developmental Center

Location:

Redfield, Aberdeen, Watertown, Pierre, Brookings or Sioux Falls

Salary: $68,099.08 - $80,116.56 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: K

Closing Date: 02/18/2025

The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. SDDC is a division of the Department of Human Services, working collaboratively to improve the lives of South Dakotans. The organization fosters an environment where people are inspired, challenged, and rewarded for their contributions.

• 15 days (120 Hours) of Vacation Leave
• 14 days (112 Hours) of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

The Human Rights Specialist promotes and protects the human rights of all people supported by the South Dakota Developmental Center to ensure SDDC fully respects the rights of the people supported. The role includes full access to supported persons to conduct interviews, make observations, complete documentation, and create appropriate records. Responsibilities include incident investigations and reporting, contributing to program and facility policy development, working with staff at all levels, conducting regular meetings on supported persons' rights, providing ongoing training, advocating for rights protection, providing assistance to individuals at risk of rights denial, educating staff and clients, and presenting professional investigation reports.

• A Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field or comparable experience working with people and conducting investigations.
• Professional investigation and report writing experience.
• Proven ability to work with a variety of people and complete projects independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong desire to serve people with disabilities.

• Knowledge of basic software programs or ability to learn;
• Knowledge of basic negotiation and investigation techniques;
• Knowledge of human rights/criminal laws, policies, and regulations;
• Skilled in interviewing techniques;
• Ability to work with those who are intellectually or developmentally disabled and may have co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

To be considered, please attach your resume and a cover letter. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08, will require a background investigation, and an abuse and neglect screening. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.

E-Verify will be used upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at our website.

Must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone:

Email: careers.us

An Equal Opportunity Employer