Become a Certified Ombudsman Volunteer in a Long-Term Care Facility Near You!
ORGANIZATION: NYS LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
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BECOMING AN OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEER
The NYS Ombudsman Program certifies volunteer ombudsmen after attending a 36-hour training program. After certification, the ombudsman is assigned to a facility to ensure that the rights of the residents are protected.
* Will investigate complaints and make appropriate referrals.
* Will analyze, comment on and monitor the development and implementation of Federal, State and local laws pertaining to the residents of long term care facilities.
* Will educate residents, family members and staff about resident’s rights and available resources.
Volunteers needed in Otsego, Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison County.
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About NYS LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Location:
PO BOX 210, UTICA, NY 13503, US
Mission Statement
Advocating For Others The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to protect the health, safety, welfare, human and civil rights of people living in nursing homes and adult care facilities. Ombudsman help long-term residents understand and exercise their rights to good care in an environment that promotes and protects their dignity and quality of life. The Resource Center for Independent Living promotes a dynamic environment where society and the individual mutually benefit from a world with no limits. This is accomplished by promoting and achieving excellence in consumer controlled self directed services in: • Programs • Education • Advocacy • Research • Information retrieval and dissemination
Description
Ombudsmen Volunteers are certified by the NY State Office for the Aging. All services are confidential and free of charge.
The Herkimer/Madison/Oneida/Otsego County Ombudsman Program is administered through the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL).
AN OMBUDSMAN:
* Will listen to residents' concerns, comments, and opinions.
* Will advocate to ensure the highest quality of care for residents of long term care facilities.
* Will mediate conflicts between residents, their families and staff in order to develop collaborative solutions, resolve problems and meet challenges.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Utica, NY 13501
(43.08088 ,-75.21873 )
DATE POSTED
June 25, 2025
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Mediation
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per week in a facility, 18 hours of continuing education-provided