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12 people are interested
Volunteer as an Ombudsman in the Reno area
ORGANIZATION: Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
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12 people are interested
The State of Nevada, Aging and Disability Services Division is looking for individuals to serve as volunteer long-term care ombudsmen in the Reno/Carson City area. As a volunteer ombudsman, volunteers advocate for residents in long-term care facilities by:
- providing residents information about their rights and available resources
- gathering factual information about resident's complaints
- assuring that resident's receive quality care and treatment from service providers.
We offer 12 hours of comprehensive classroom and field training to prepare volunteers to perform this important role.
If you care about seniors, and want to ensure they have a quality life in long-term care facilities, contact Marie Coe by phone at (775) 687-0823 or by email at macoe@adsd.nv.gov for additional information.
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About Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
Location:
1820 East Sahara, Suite #205, Las Vegas, NV 89104, US
Mission Statement
The Aging and Disability Services Division provides leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan. This allows all of Nevada’s elders, adults and children with disabilities or special health care needs to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
Description
To fulfill our mission, the State of Nevada works largely with a volunteer corps that serves seniors and individuals with disabilities with:
- understanding their Medicare benefit plan and options available;
- protecting themselves from Medicare fraud, waste and abuse;
- learning how to live with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure;
- applying for low-income subsidy programs to pay for prescription drugs; and
- advocating for rights and quality of care for residents living in long-term care facilities
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9670 Gateway Drive Suite 200Reno, NV 89521
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Research
- People Skills
- Advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours weekly during State hours of operation
- State hours: Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm