Opportunities From: Volunteer Spokane

Are you searching for an opportunity to serve your community? Are you interested in protecting the rights of vulnerable adults? Are you passionate about erasing barriers and ensuring the equitable treatment of people with disabilities?

Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center invites applications for the facility’s Human Rights Committee (HRC) in Eastern Washington. The Human Rights Committee (HRC) is mandated under multiple state codes and Department of Social and Health Services policies to serve as an ongoing oversight group tasked with safeguarding the rights of developmentally or intellectually disabled individuals living at the facility.

General responsibilities:

Monitor, review and recommend the approval or disapproval of proposed policies, procedures, care plans, restrictive programs, and other Residential Habilitation activities with a potential to impact resident rights. Advise the Residential Habilitation Facility Superintendent on facility policy and procedures, complaints filed by clients, family members or legal representatives, and general resident rights issues.

Terms of Appointment:

Volunteers of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, but it’s preferred that applicants are familiar with the disability community with lived experience to include: People with disabilities Family members of people with disabilities Advocates for people with disabilities Caregivers or social service professionals with previous experience supporting people with disabilities. Able to commit to at least a full year of service on the Human Rights Committee and regularly attend monthly meetings in person, using video conference, or by phone. Pass a criminal history background check prior to your appointment and annually throughout the duration of your appointment.

Interested or have questions? Send an email to colette.buck@dshs.wa.gov or melanie.denton@dshs.wa.gov with the subject line “Lakeland Village HRC”.

To apply, email a short description outlining your experience with the disability community and/or why you’d like to serve on Lakeland’s Human Rights Committee. Make sure to include a resume if applicable and the best contact information to reach you.