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Ombudsman Associate Training
ORGANIZATION: ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY
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Training for new Ombudsman Associate Volunteers. Help advocate for residents of long-term care settings like nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes. Help us make a difference in the lives of long-term care residents.
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About ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY
Location:
525 JEFFRSON AVE STE 300, TOLEDO, OH 43604, US
Mission Statement
Informing residents and families of their rights, working to resolve uncomplicated complaints, providing community contact for residents and working to empower residents and families to advocate for themselves. These are the goals of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Volunteers are essential to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. As a volunteer, you will receive training, certification, and continuing education opportunities. Volunteers are required to participate in several training sessions before becoming an Ombudsman.
Description
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at ABLE works to uphold the rights of people who receive long-term care by investigating and resolving complaints about long-term care ranging from admission and discharge problems to abuse, neglect and violations of civil rights.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2023
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Training includes classroom and field training. After training, we ask a minimum of 1 facility visit a month.