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Advocate For Elders In Long-Term Care Facilities As A Certified Ombudsman
ORGANIZATION: Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County
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13 people are interested
With over 400 facilities in San Mateo County, we rely on a team of volunteers to visit the facilities regularly to observe the environment and advocate for residents when there is an issue.
The role of an Ombudsman Representative is to mediate, negotiate, and make sure the situation is resolved so that the elder is safe and well cared-for. If you have these qualities, we’d love to talk to you. The program does have the following requirements:
- Age 18+ with a car, driver's license, and insurance.
- Must not have worked in a long-term care facility in the past 12 months
- Pass a criminal background check
- Training (education and shadowing)
- Comfort with technology to enter visits and case information.
1 Shift
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08:30 AM to 04:30 PM PST
Hours are flexible.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County
Location:
1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061, US
Mission Statement
The residents of long term care facilities are often the most vulnerable in society. OSSMC works to assure the protection of these residents through advocacy, direct intervention, and education in collaboration with service providers.
Description
Become A Certified Ombudsman
Our team of volunteers visit 400+ facilities regularly to observe the environment and advocate for individuals when there are issues.
Requirements for becoming a Certified Ombudsman:
- Age 18+ with a reliable car, driver's license, and insurance
- Background check (and fingerprint)
- Training (education and shadowing hours)
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Crisis Support,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
1455 Madison AvenueRedwood City, CA 94061
(37.47204 ,-122.23954 )
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Mediation
- Basic Computer Skills
- Google Apps
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Visit facilities a few hours per month and join us on the last Friday of the month in the morning for a training session / team meeting.