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Local Long Term Care Ombudsman – Part-time
MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAMLocal long term care ombudsman supporting residents in long term care facilities in Michigan. Advocating for low-income older adults and people with disabilities in long term care settings.
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Demonstrates strong advocacy and communication skills while supporting residents in licensed nursing homes and adult foster care homes. Possesses a deep understanding of the needs and concerns of older individuals and people with disabilities, ensuring their rights and preferences are upheld.
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Advocacy SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management Skills
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Long Term CareResident RightsAgingHealth CareAdult Foster CareCase DocumentationMinority CommunitiesFacility VisitsResident AdvocacyCollaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advocates for residents of licensed nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes in Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties.
- Making routine facility visits.
- Interviewing residents.
- Providing information on long term care and residents’ rights to residents and the public.
- Negotiating with facility staff regarding resident concerns.
- Supporting resident and family councils.
- Collaborating with legal and state ombudsman staff.
- Maintaining case documentation.
- Participating in rigorous on-going training.
- Coordinating activities with the other Lansing area ombudsman.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Desire to empower and support vulnerable individuals.
- Understanding of the preferences, needs, and concerns of older people and people with disabilities is essential.
- Experience in the field of aging, health care, and/or long term care is beneficial.
- Experience working with members of minority communities is beneficial.
Benefits
Comp & perks- This part-time position does not include benefits.
- Part-time staff earn vacation and sick time.
- Receive paid holidays, pro-rated to their part-time status.
- Part-time staff may participate in MSAS's 401K retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment.