Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
Associate District Long Term Care Ombudsman
Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
Job Summary
Full-time with full benefits, including retirement. Serves as an advocate helping residents and their families resolve questions or concerns about resident’s quality of care and life in long-term care and Assisted Living facilities
Job Responsibilities
The Associate Ombudsman also provides information and referral services to residents and community members and coordinates volunteer recruitment/credentialing while working under the direction of the LTC Ombudsman Program Director. Extensive Ombudsman training is provided.
Qualifications
Must have: an undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university with an interest in social services, advocacy, or related fields; have reliable transportation; and pass a criminal background check. The equivalent of three years of full-time work experience with at least two years in aging or long-term care with investigative experience is preferred as are the following:
- Ability to engage effectively in problem-solving and empower others to do so
- Skills in advocacy and mediation
- Experience and/or education in gerontology or aging programs
- Goal-oriented, self-starter, and able to multi-task
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish working relationships with long-term care residents and their families
Additional Information
Benefits
PTO (Paid time off), TCRS retirement benefits, credit union, state holidays & medical-dental-vision insurance
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit a resume to: Leah.Boyd@lbmc.com ATTN: Assoc. LTCO
Details
- Date Posted: October 11, 2023
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Administrative
- Service Area: Community Development
- Salary Range: $15.71-$20.00
- Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk; M-F