Nursing Home Community Ombudsman Paralegal (Cook County)

Illinois Legal Aid Online; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Internet stipend

Zusammenfassung

Legal Aid Chicago in Chicago, IL, seeks an Ombudsman Paralegal for the northern suburbs of Cook County. The role focuses on advocating for residents of long-term care facilities on care, Medicaid, and related issues. Requires strong communication, cross-cultural skills, and a proactive approach.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with travel to facilities and outreach events. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; applicants must have excellent oral and written skills.
• Experience with the elderly or people with disabilities is helpful.
• Spanish fluency is a plus and cross-cultural ability is important.
• Basic internet and computer skills required, including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Visit assigned long-term care facilities to educate residents about rights and investigate complaints.
• Attend resident and family council meetings and advise on issues.
• Develop relationships with long-term care staff.
• Learn relevant laws and regulations including Medicaid/Medicare.
• Complete training required by Illinois Department on Aging.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and retention of volunteer ombudsmen.
• Promote the Ombudsman Project throughout the service area.
• Perform intake, gather facts and advocate.
• Represent clients at hearings before the DHS Nursing Home Division on Medicaid eligibility.
• Perform other duties related to Community Ombudsman functions.

Kenntnisse

Oral and written communication

Cross-cultural competence

Spanish language ability

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Print PRINT Print this to take with you SHARE Share this page to social media channels Facebook Twitter Copy Link LinkedIn QUICK EXIT Internet usage can be tracked. Use this to leave this site immediately. Remember to clear your browser history to hide activity. DONATE Help ILAO open opportunities for justice Nursing Home Community Ombudsman Paralegal (Cook County) - Long-Term Care Organization Legal Aid Chicago 200 N LaSalle St Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 United States Remote Or Telecommuting: Some remote allowed Visit website Job Description For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice. Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 200 N. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position requires residency in the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois or Northwest Indiana. This position requires travel to facilities and other outreach events. Position: Legal Aid Chicago seeks an Ombudsman Paralegal for the northern suburbs of Cook County, Illinois. Ombudsman Paralegals advocate for residents of long-term care facilities on a wide variety of issues, including care issues, involuntary discharges, and Medicaid issues.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned long-term care facilities in suburban Cook County to educate residents, family members, facility staff and the public about residents' rights and investigate and resolve complaints; and
• Attend resident and family council meetings to advise on issues related to long-term care; organizes and develops family councils when necessary;
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with long-term care staff;
• Develop knowledge of relevant law and regulations including Medicaid, Medicare, and federal and state laws relating to long-term care;
• Complete all training required by the Illinois Department on Aging;
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteer ombudsmen;
• Assist in promoting the Ombudsman Project throughout the service area;
• Perform intake, engage in fact gathering and advocacy;
• Represent clients at hearings before the Illinois Department of Human Services, Nursing Home Division in cases involving the denial or termination of Medicaid eligibility for long-term care residents; and
• Perform other duties reasonably related to Community Ombudsman job functions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Applicants must have excellent oral and written skills, and a commitment to social justice. Experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities is helpful. The applicant’s personal background, experience, or professional background should reflect an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serve. Spanish fluency is a plus. Basic internet and computer skills are required, including familiarity with such programs as MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. Good organizational skills are essential. Previous experience with long-term care facilities is preferred. Applicant must have a car and a valid driver’s license. Pay scale and benefits Pay scale and benefits Salary And

Benefits

This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience. The budgeted salary range for this position is $46,675-$51,428, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience. Legal Aid Chicago Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including:

• Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
• Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
• 19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays
• Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
• $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
• Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
• Monthly internet stipend
• Legal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program Position type Full-time