Long Term Care Ombudsman Internship At — San Joaquin County HSA- Aging & Community Services
Opportunity Summary
The Ombudsman Program provides a number of critical services. Ombudsman act as the eyes and ears for residents in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes or board and care homes. Ombudsman encourage access to advocacy by informing residents of what kind of care to expect, by providing a mechanism to file a complaint, and by guiding residents through the process of advocating on their own behalf. The Ombudsman Program investigates reports of abuse and neglect of seniors and dependent adults residing in long term care facilities.
Opportunity Training
Initial 36 hour State Certification Training, including shadowing Social Workers in the field. Ongoing training opportunities as well.
Additional risk specific to this opportunity
none
Program
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Foundation
Social Work - MSW Stateside Foundation
Students required to have a personal vehicle
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation
No
Opportunity Availability
Ongoing