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Flagstaff Human Rights Committee
ORGANIZATION: Division of Developmental Disabilitlies Flagstaff Human Rights Committee
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10 people are interested
Position Description
Consider volunteering for a Human Rights Committee (HRC). HRCs make sure Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) members’ rights are supported. Committee members have a wide range of backgrounds. Committee members can be DDD members or their families, advocates, professionals, or other community members committed to the rights of people served by DDD.
Duties
- Review incidents that may have involved neglect, abuse, or denial of rights of members receiving services.
- Review behavior programs.
- Review proposed research involving members.
- Make recommendations to DDD about changes needed to protect members’ rights.
Time commitment
Committees typically meet monthly for a few hours to review necessary material.
Requirements
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Training
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About Division of Developmental Disabilitlies Flagstaff Human Rights Committee
Location:
1701 N Fourth St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001, US
Mission Statement
To support the choices of individuals with disabilities and their families by promoting and providing within communities, flexible, quality, consumer-driven services and supports.
Description
Human Rights Committees (HRC) are groups of local citizens who provide independent oversight in matters related to the rights of people with developmental disabilities who are supported by the Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities. Human Rights Committees are created by law (Arizona Revised Statutes ยง 41-3801 and 41-3804) to protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. Committees are currently located throughout the State
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1701 N. Fourth St.Flagstaff, AZ 86004
DATE POSTED
April 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Law Enforcement
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
- Healthcare
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Committees typically meet monthly for a few hours.