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14 people are interested
Recruiting volunteers for the New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
ORGANIZATION: WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING
Please visit the new page to apply.
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14 people are interested
Volunteers needed in nursing homes, adult homes and assisted living residences. This program servces residents in licensed long-term care facilities in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties. We provide free training for volunteers to become New York State Certified Ombudsmen. An Ombudsman helps to resolve complaints, monitors quality of life, and helps to preserve the dignity of residents in long-term care facilities. The training by program staff and a faculty of experts covers a wide range of subjects, such as the aging process, regulations, levels of care, and how-to skills of working and negotiating with staff for the protection of residents' rights as prescribed by law. You can make a difference in the lives of the frail elderly.
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About WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING
Location:
10 COUNTY CENTER RD FL 2, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607, US
Mission Statement
The Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC) is a not-for-profit, community-based, consumer-directed organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. It is part of a national network of Independent Living Centers that provide a wide spectrum of non-residential and non-medical services.
Description
The Westchester Independent Living Center incorporates in its daily activities the Independent Living philosophy of choice, societal inclusion, and empowerment. The Programs and Services at WILC reflect the requirements of WILCS' consumers and the demands of our evolving society. The scope of the services is directed by individual and community needs. As people and needs change, so do WILCS' Programs and Services in order to fulfill its mission of supporting self-sufficiency and self-determination.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10 County Center Road Second FloorWhite Plains, NY 10607
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Networking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 2 hrs. per week (includes travel time)