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Assistant Independent Ombudsman

3 months ago

Carlsbad, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
The Assistant Independent Ombudsman (AIO) performs advanced (senior-level) investigatory, mediation and consultative work. The AIO evaluates service delivery, practices, and policies to ensure State Supported Living Center (SSLC) residents’ rights are protected, assesses the adequacy of staff training, and monitors staff-to-resident ratios. The AIO identifies, receives, and investigates complaints and concerns regarding residents’ rights and delivery of services. The AIO documents investigations, provides recommendations, and monitors outcomes of investigation findings. Work involves utilizing person-centered thinking, advocating for residents of the SSLCs, escalating and resolving issues or conflict, and keeping the Deputy Independent Ombudsman (DIO) apprised of issues and complaints at the center. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement Essential Job Functions:
Identify, initiate, receive, and investigate complaints and concerns regarding residents’ rights, service delivery and facility practices at the SSLC. Utilize HEARTS, the case management system, to document and track investigation progress, evidence, findings, and recommendations. Provide and monitor recommendations to address systemic and SSLC service delivery concerns to protect and advocate for residents’ rights. (25%)

Manage and facilitate a legislatively mandated audit of the SSLC which the AIO is assigned and serve as an audit team member at other SSLC site visits. Collect audit data throughout the year and during on-site audits using Salesforce to evaluate: the ratio of direct care employees to residents, the provision and adequacy of training to SSLC employees, and policies, practices and procedures to ensure each resident is encouraged to exercise their rights, including the right to file a complaint, and the right to due process. Participate and contribute in workgroups to evaluate and modify audit procedures and tools. (25%)

Evaluate the delivery of facility services to residents to ensure their rights are fully observed and protected, and the residents’ perspective, interests and preferences are included in decision making and planning. Observe and attend Human Rights Committee (HRC), Incident Management (IM), Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and other meetings to evaluate facility practices and procedures and monitor compliance and adequacy of policy. Build effective, cooperative working relationships with residents, staff, and family members, and actively involved persons. Facilitate information sharing and act as an advocate and mediator for issues involving residents, family members, guardians, staff and administration at the SSLC, and other interested parties. (20%)

Evaluate the process used by the SSLC to investigate, review and report an unusual incident or injury to a resident. Review final incident reports to evaluate the manner in which incidents are investigated to ensure thorough and complete investigations and make recommendations to ensure resident protections, as appropriate. Refer complaints alleging ANE, employee misconduct or possible violation of an ICF standards, and/or alleged criminal offenses to the respective agency. (20%)
Conduct outreach, training, and education to promote awareness of the Office. Provide information and data to aid in the completion of legislative reports. Assist Sr. AIOs and the DIO in conducting statewide systemic investigations. Participate and contribute to OIO and professional association conferences, meetings, and workgroups and may conduct research and make presentations. Make recommendations to the DIO about OIO operations, duties of the office and the role of the ombudsman. (5%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%) Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Ability to investigate complaints, to recognize problems and facilitate solutions.
Ability to communicate with people who have trouble expressing their thoughts and opinions.
Skill in advocating for people who have intellectual developmental disabilities.
Skill and ability to work independently and effectively self-manage responsibilities, duties, and tasks.
Ability to use person-centered thinking practices and approaches.
Skill in organization and time management.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a remote team environment.
Ability to recognize nuance and sort through information with objectivity.
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to interpret and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic human rights and due process.
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Skilled with using computer applications including Word, Outlook, Salesforce and other technical applications.