Long Term Ombudsman Program Advocate -PT

Job Description

Job Description

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

We are currently hiring a Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate, to work in our Tri-County Services Office.  As the Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate, you would be responsible for :

• Meets with facility administrators and other staff to resolve facility / program conflicts, as necessary within assigned service area
• Presents the program’s services in public forums, such as speaking engagements, agency fairs, radio / television interviews, as assigned by Program Director.
• Submits reports, records, etc. in a timely manner to document volunteer and programmatic activity to the New York State Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman in accordance with the requirements established by the State Ombudsman
• Enters all required program reports / documentation into state database system in on a timely basis
• Participates in an ongoing program of education and public awareness to address systematic problems and elder abuse as well as the program’s need to recruit Ombudsman volunteers.

Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate, Minimum Salary : $25.00 per hour

Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate Maximum Salary : $25.00 per hour

Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate Schedule : Mon – Tues, Wed, Thurs 8 : 30 AM - 5 PM ( part time )

Qualifications :

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law :

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)