• Long Term Care Ombudsman Coordinator-PT

    Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany (Schenectady, NY)


    $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

     

    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 , to work in our Tri-County Services Office .   As the Long Term Care Ombudsman , 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 C are Ombudsman , Minimum Salary: $25.00 per hour

     

    Long Term C are Ombudsman , Maximum Salary: $25.00 per hour

     

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

    Qualifications:

    + -Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, health, public administration, gerontology, law, or related fields

    + -A valid driver’s license and maintain required vehicle insurance with access to a vehicle during work hours

    + -Experience working with older adults in a long-term care facility or as an advocate is strongly preferred

    + -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and other computer applications

     

    Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf%22%20/o%20%22https://www.eeoc.gov/employees%22%20/t%20%22\_blank)

     

    Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)