Now Hiring - WISE & Healthy Aging - Social Worker, Advocate I, II, III (Santa Monica) in Santa Monica, CA

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Note: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter! The Long-term Care Ombudsman program is currently seeking a motivated, assertive, Advocate to service the surrounding territory of the regional office for which it reports. The Ombudsman is charged with advocating for the highest possible quality of care and quality of life for residents of long- term care facilities. Specific duties include identifying, investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents of skilled nursing, assisted living and board and care facilities for seniors and disabled adults. Fast paced, supportive, medical social work environment. Benefits & Compensation: We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. For staff who regularly work 30 or more hours per week, benefits include 80% company-paid medical, 100% company-paid dental, 401(k) plan with competitive employer match, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), optional life and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays plus paid time off (PTO). Primary Responsibilities: * Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints, including alleged elder and dependent adult abuse, to the satisfaction of residents of long-term care facilities. * Collaborate with and supervise interns and volunteers. * Ensure that all complaints are handled according to program guidelines. * Provide continuing community presence through unannounced or scheduled visits to long-term care facilities. * Provide case management and reporting in compliance with established procedures. * Provide community education presentations, ongoing Public Relations, and development with community partners like law enforcement and local fire departments. * Use personal vehicle to visit LTC facilities approximately 60% of the time. Job Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS Educational Requirements * A bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, human services, or a related field is required. A master's degree is strongly preferred. Experience & Other Requirements * Minimum of three (3) years related experience (voluntary or paid) in healthcare, long-term care advocacy, gerontology, investigations, mediation, and negotiation strongly preferred. * Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. * Demonstrated experience performing direct service in social services or a related field. Prior responsibilities in handling case management, client advocacy, or therapy involving vulnerable populations, particularly older adults. * Field work experience with ethnically diverse populations. * Bi-lingual language skills are a plus. * Candidates must not have worked, interned, or volunteered at a long-term care facility or adult day service center for at least one year before application. * Must travel throughout the designated service territory. * A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and satisfactory criminal background check are required. Please provide three work related references. DISCLAIMER The job duties listed are not a comprehensive list of responsibilities and may change with or without the consent of the incumbent. The job description is not an employment contract, and WISE & Healthy Aging reserves the right to modify the duties listed. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.85 - $33.65 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Social work with the elderly: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Santa Monica, CA 90401: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person