Volunteer & LTC Ombudsman Lead – Northwest Ohio Advocacy

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc; Toledo (OH); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Supplemental language compensation

Paid parental leave

Zusammenfassung

ABLE is a regional non-profit law firm dedicated to pursuing justice and equity for people with low incomes. The Volunteer Coordinator / Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman supports the LTCOP by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who advocate for residents across a 10-county service area.

This role also advances community education and systemic advocacy related to long-term care, helping protect the rights and well-being of older adults and people with disabilities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in long-term care.
• Commitment to advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities and to the principle of equal justice.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to present to groups.
• Computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate program records.
• Initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to complete required training and certification and travel daily throughout Northwest Ohio.

Aufgaben

• Recruit, interview, train, and coordinate volunteer Certified Associate Ombudsman representatives throughout the 10-county service territory.
• Plan and teach volunteer certification classes, verify Ohio Department of Aging qualifications, and coordinate ongoing in-service training.
• Review volunteer reports, provide technical assistance and quality assurance, and support volunteer recognition and retention.
• Maintain accurate volunteer activity records in the ombudsman data system and prepare reports for funding sources.
• Collaborate with program staff and volunteers to meet program goals and strengthen community awareness of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
• Provide community education, make presentations, and support systemic advocacy on long-term care issues.
• Complete 100 hours of classroom training in Columbus and pass the examination to become a Certified Ombudsman Specialist.

Kenntnisse

Volunteer coordination

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Training & mentoring

Data management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

ABLE is a regional non-profit law firm dedicated to pursuing justice and equity for people with low incomes. The Volunteer Coordinator / Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman supports the LTCOP by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who advocate for residents across a 10-county service area.

This role also advances community education and systemic advocacy related to long-term care, helping protect the rights and well-being of older adults and people with disabilities.