Job Title: Director, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
| Lawmatch Job ID: | 30738076 |
| Company Name: | Vermont Legal Aid |
| Practice Setting: | Public Interest |
| Job Function: | Attorney |
| Required Exp. | 6+Years |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Location(s): | Burlington, VT United States; Montpelier, VT, United States |
| Job Expire Date: | 02/07/2017 |
| Job Admin. Contact* | rwunrow@vtlegalaid.com |
Vermont Legal Aid seeks an attorney to serve as director for its Long Term Care Ombudsman Project and to serve as the State Long Term Care Ombudsman (SLTCO).
The SLTCO will supervise a staff of six ombudsmen located in Legal Aid Offices throughout the state. The SLTCO provides support to the local ombudsmen on a wide range of legal issues including guardianship, public health care programs, and the rights of persons receiving long-term care services in Vermont. In addition, the SLTCO also works with the Vermont Legislature and regulatory agencies to implement policies to improve the lives of those in long-term care.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least five years of legal experience and have demonstrated expertise in long-term care services or other direct services for vulnerable adults. The SLTCO must have good organizational and problem-solving skills as well as a commitment to social justice. A successful candidate needs to show their ability to balance direct supervision of the local ombudsmen with the demands of playing a leading role in advocating for systemic change in Vermont’s long-term care system.
The position can be based in either Burlington or Montpelier and requires travel throughout the state.
Starting salary is $55,600 to $89,189 D.O.E. and excellent fringe benefits.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, references and writing sample as a single PDF with the subject line “SLTCO Application 2017” to Eric Avildsen, Executive Director c/o Rose Wunrow rwunrow@vtlegalaid.org. The position will be open until filled. Applications are due on January 27, 2017. Visit our website for further application instructions.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building cultural competency in order to effectively serve our increasingly diverse client community. We encourage applicants to share in their cover letters how they can further this goal.
