Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Vermont Legal Aid seeks two full-time, Long-Term Care Ombudsman

One for Chittenden County and one for Bennington County, VT

General responsibilities: Advocate for long-term care recipients. Identify, investigate, and help resolve complaints made by, or for, individuals receiving long-term care services in long-term care facilities and in the community through Vermont’s Choices for Care Medicaid program. Visit long-term care facilities to talk with residents and monitor conditions. Empower long-term care recipients to direct their own care. See VOP Job Description for details.

We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goals of social justice and individual rights. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-and-harassment-free workplace. Please read our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

Starting salary is $48,200, with additional salary credit given for relevant prior work experience.

Benefits: Four weeks paid vacation, sick and wellness time, retirement, as well as excellent health benefits.

One position will focus on Chittenden County, the other will focus on Bennington County. Significant in-state travel in a personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursed).

Application deadline is May 27, 2024. Your application should include a cover letter (specify location preference), resume, writing sample and three professional references with contact information, sent as a single PDF. Applicants must be able to pass conflict of interest review and background check. Email your application to hiring@vtlegalaid.org; include in the subject line your name and “VOP Ombudsman May 2024.” Please let us know how you heard about this position.

Application submission instructions

Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references as a single PDF file with the subject line “VOP Ombudsman May 2024” to hiring@vtlegalaid.org.

Application components

1. Cover Letter - Your cover letter should address how you believe your knowledge, training and experience prepare you for success in this position. We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goals of social justice and individual rights. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-and-harassment-free workplace. Please specify your preferred location.
2. Current Resume
3. Writing Sample
4. References - Please provide the phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references.