Nursing Home Community Ombudsman Paralegal (Cook County) - Long-Term Care

Legal Aid Chicago (Formerly LAF) • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

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For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 200 N. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position requires residency in the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois or Northwest Indiana. This position requires travel to facilities and other outreach events.

Position: Legal Aid Chicago seeks an Ombudsman Paralegal for the northern suburbs of Cook County, Illinois. Ombudsman Paralegals advocate for residents of long-term care facilities on a wide variety of issues, including care issues, involuntary discharges, and Medicaid issues.

Responsibilities:

Visit assigned long-term care facilities in suburban Cook County to

educate residents, family members, facility staff and the public about residents\' rights and investigate and resolve complaints; and

Attend resident and family council meetings to advise on issues

related to long-term care; organizes and develops family councils when necessary;

Develop and maintain productive relationships with long-term care

staff;

Develop knowledge of relevant law and regulations including

Medicaid, Medicare, and federal and state laws relating to long-term care;

Complete all training required by the Illinois Department on Aging;

Assist in the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteer

ombudsmen;

Assist in promoting the Ombudsman Project throughout the service

area;

Perform intake, engage in fact gathering and advocacy;

Represent clients at hearings before the Illinois Department of

Human Services, Nursing Home Division in cases involving the denial or termination of Medicaid eligibility for long-term care residents; and

Perform other duties reasonably related to Community Ombudsman job

functions

Salary and Benefits:

This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience.

The budgeted salary range for this position is \$46,675-\$51,428, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience.

Legal Aid Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Bilingual Paralegals are eligible for an additional stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of

employment

Time Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first

year of employment

19 paid holidays, including four (4) floating holidays

Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six

months of employment

403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year

of employment

\$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance,

at no cost

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