DESCRIPTION:
The local LTCO advocates for residents in licensed long-term care facilities. Ombudsman receive, identify, investigate and resolve complaints, including reports of elder abuse and neglect, from or on behalf of the residents. The advocate will serve residents in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties and travel frequently throughout all three counties.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Social Work or appropriate field.
- State of Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman certification (or willingness to obtain).
- At least two years’ experience working with and preferably advocating for the vulnerable senior population.
TERMS:
Part Time/24 hours per week. Submit cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to our human resources department at hr@areaagencyonaging.org. Application deadline is September 21, 2020.
Region IV Area Agency on Aging (RIV AAA) is an equal opportunity employer. RIV AAA recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply. At RIV AAA we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Our mission is Offering Choices for Independent Lives.” We pride ourselves on bringing innovative approaches to fulfilling our mission, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and dedicated employees.
