Position Opening for the DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

March 30, 2016

Position title: Director of the DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)

The AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) provides a wide range of free civil legal services and advocacy to District residents age 60+ as well as serving as the home for the DC Long-term Care Ombudsman Program. The LTCOP Director oversees a staff of 12 and a large cadre of volunteers helping to resolve individual disputes in long-term care facilities as well as with home health care. Additionally the ombudsman plays a key role in setting and influencing policy concerning this constituency.

Requires completion of a graduate degree in public administration, social work or law, knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to long-term care, experience in management of staff and volunteers, and a demonstrated commitment to serving this population or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.

To view the complete job description and apply for the position, please visit us at www.aarpjobs.com.