Human Rights Committee - Volunteer
Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring all individuals served are treated with respect and care in an enriching environment?
Is protecting the rights of those who can't advocate for themselves important to you?
Don't have a lot of extra free time but still looking to make a difference?
Riverside's Human Rights Committee is right for you!
We make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities through innovative and compassionate behavioral healthcare and human services.
A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And Riverside’s behavioral health consulting, screening, and suicide prevention programs for schools, communities, businesses, and organizations are extending our reach to more than 3.5 million people around the globe.
Who are we?
The committee membership is comprised of volunteers dedicated to ensuring the rights of individuals served by Riverside. Members include lawyers, mental health and healthcare professionals, people served, family members of people served and community members.
What do we do?
The committee engages in virtual meetings to review and approve various documents as well as conduct site visits to ensure the safety and rights of all individuals served are protected.
We are continually looking for volunteers who will fulfill our membership requirements!
The Committee is open to:
- Persons Receiving Services of DMH or DDS
- Community Members
- Medical Professionals
- Family Members of Persons Served
- Other interested parties
Responsibilities Include:
- Attending a one-hour virtual meeting every six to eight weeks
- Conducting visits across Riverside programs (visit homes to assess living conditions, confirm the people served are active members of their treatment plans, verify everyone's rights are respected, etc.)
- Reviewing and providing guidance on Riverside's human rights policies and practices
- Dedicating under five hours per month to the committee
- Review and provide feedback on various Riverside reports to ensure persons served rights are maintained
Previous committee experience is not required. Orientation and education will be provided.
Required Experience
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Are you passionate about ensuring all individuals served are treated with respect and care in an enriching environment?
Is protecting the rights of those who can't advocate for themselves important to you?
Don't have a lot of extra free time but still looking to make a difference?
Riverside's Human Rights Committee is right for you!
We make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities through innovative and compassionate behavioral healthcare and human services.
A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And Riverside’s behavioral health consulting, screening, and suicide prevention programs for schools, communities, businesses, and organizations are extending our reach to more than 3.5 million people around the globe.
Who are we?
The committee membership is comprised of volunteers dedicated to ensuring the rights of individuals served by Riverside. Members include lawyers, mental health and healthcare professionals, people served, family members of people served and community members.
What do we do?
The committee engages in virtual meetings to review and approve various documents as well as conduct site visits to ensure the safety and rights of all individuals served are protected.
We are continually looking for volunteers who will fulfill our membership requirements!
The Committee is open to:
- Persons Receiving Services of DMH or DDS
- Community Members
- Medical Professionals
- Family Members of Persons Served
- Other interested parties
Responsibilities Include:
- Attending a one-hour virtual meeting every six to eight weeks
- Conducting visits across Riverside programs (visit homes to assess living conditions, confirm the people served are active members of their treatment plans, verify everyone's rights are respected, etc.)
- Reviewing and providing guidance on Riverside's human rights policies and practices
- Dedicating under five hours per month to the committee
- Review and provide feedback on various Riverside reports to ensure persons served rights are maintained
Previous committee experience is not required. Orientation and education will be provided.
Required Experience
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
About Riverside Community Care
A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And our digital learning platforms extend our reach to more than one million people around the globe, providing tools for education, prevention, and crisis management.
We are dedicated to: Children, youth, and families needing mental healthcare, early intervention services, family support, and care coordination services.
Individuals with mental health needs seeking counseling and/or medication, emergency psychiatric services, employment, and housing support.
Those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, or autism, needing residential services, employment assistance, or support services.
Families and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities seeking to address mental health issues, substance use, and suicide risk.
Organizations and communities facing the aftermath of a tragic event such as a teen suicide or natural disaster.
We partner with local hospitals and physicians, and work with most insurers and MassHealth in support of individual and collective goals.
Our staff are remarkable, compassionate people who are proud of the work they do to improve people’s lives and are up for any challenge.
You can count on Riverside when you or someone you know needs help.
We take your trust seriously and work hard to make a difference by delivering integrated, quality care.
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