Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Yakima & Kittitas Counties)

People for People is looking for a full-time Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman for our Non-Profit organization located in Yakima, WA. This position is an on-site position with occasional remote work as necessary. We are looking for a professional, creative, and dynamic person who enjoys working with our culturally diverse staff and community residents.

Summary: The Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves as an effective and visible advocate for the well-being of long-term care residents within Yakima and Kittitas Counties. The Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall promote both individual and systematic complaint resolution activities, including community involvement, administrative and legislative monitoring and reporting.

Requirements:

• B.A. in Health, Nursing, Social Services, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Three years of direct work in human services or related field.
• A combination of education and measurable experience that demonstrates the capacity to perform the duties of this position, may substitute.
• Preferred experience: Supervision (staff and/or volunteers); Conducting Training; Public Speaking.

Starting Wage: $21.22/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range: $21.22 - $27.71/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

• 13 Paid holidays
• 2 Weeks accrued paid vacation annually
• Paid accumulated Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Arrangement (FSA)
• Employer paid Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Wellness Programs
• Partial Reimbursement for Gym/Fitness Center membership or monthly dues.
• Smoking Cessation Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Guidance Resources on topics such as health and wellness, legal regulations, money and investments, etc.
• Life Assistance Program: Similar to an EAP.
• Well-being Coaching.
• Financial Connect: financial planning expertise.
• Additional Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D options available
• 401(K) Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution and Annual Base Contribution
• Individual Retirement Account (IRA) option also available
• Accident Insurance
• Identity Protection coverage available
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Up to 80 Hours Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Many other optional coverages are available through a local partner (Cancer Care, Short Term Disability, Hospital Insurance, etc.)

Please apply on our website at www.pfp.org. To be considered for this position, you must apply on our website and include all of the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume and a People for People Application. Only complete application packets will be considered.

Position may remain open until filled.

People For People is an equal opportunity employer/program and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, disability, sex, marital status, age, or any other protected status covered by the federal or state law. Please let People For People know if you need of a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job or to participate in the application process. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.22 - $27.71 per hour

Work Location: In person