Two positions: Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly

Posted by on January 20, 2009

[posted 1/10/2009]

Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly – Long Term Care Ombudsman and Part-Time Line Advocate.  The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly is seeking a Long Term Care Ombudsman and a part-time CARIE Line Advocate

The Long Term Care Ombudsman serves as an advocate for long term care consumers by handling complaints and educating residents and families about their rights.

Requirements include a Bachelors’ degree in Social Work or related field; public speaking/training expertise; professional references and a criminal background check.

Email cover letter and resume to Lori Walsh at walsh@carie.org, or mail to her attention at CARIE, The Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA 19110.  For a full job description, go here.

http://www.carie.org/pdf/Ombudsman%2011-08.pdf

The CARIE Line Advocate helps older adults and their caregivers with a wide array of issues and concerns, such as elder abuse and care fraud, by assessing needs and concerns, providing supportive counseling, and making appropriate referrals.  Other tasks include public speaking, outreach activities, and resource development.

Candidates should have an MSW or related degree and at least one year experience. Bachelor’s degree with additional experience will be considered. Public speaking/training expertise, professional references, and a criminal background check are required. Bilingual/bi-cultural background helpful.

Email cover letter and resume to Tiffany Lombard at ilombardi@carie.org or mail to her attention at CARIE, The Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA 19110.  For a full job description, go here.

http://www.carie.org/pdf/CL%20part%20time%20advocate.pdf