Hybrid Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Remote Eligible

Michigan Elder Justice Initiative; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Michigan Elder Justice Initiative in Lansing seeks a full-time local long term care ombudsman to work across Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. The role supports residents in residential settings and engages with staff, families, and the community in a hybrid/remote-friendly schedule.

The position emphasizes advocacy, resident rights, and collaboration with state ombudsman staff, with an annual starting salary of $53,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, advocacy, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and empower vulnerable individuals.
• Experience in aging, health care, and long-term care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Coordinate activities with the other Lansing area ombudsman

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Advocacy

Time management

Independent work

Empowerment

Job description

Michigan Elder Justice Initiative in Lansing seeks a full-time local long term care ombudsman to work across Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. The role supports residents in residential settings and engages with staff, families, and the community in a hybrid/remote-friendly schedule.

The position emphasizes advocacy, resident rights, and collaboration with state ombudsman staff, with an annual starting salary of $53,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.