At Missoula Aging Services, you’ll experience great pay and benefits from day one while enjoying the satisfaction of knowing your work is making someone’s day better.
One of Missoula’s premier employers
Missoula Aging Services is a talented group of compassionate individuals committed to our Mission. We promote the independence, dignity, and health of older adults and those who care for them.
As an Area Agency on Aging, our passion is serving older adults and people with disabilities in Missoula and Ravalli Counties. We are guided daily by our Strategic Plan and Guiding Principles of Respect, Integrity, Communication, Safety and Accountability.
Welcoming Work Environment
Missoula Aging Services welcomes and values all persons and embraces diversity among our staff, clients, and others whom we serve. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Work-Life Balance
Our employees appreciate flexible scheduling and a healthy work-life balance. Many positions offer hybrid-remote opportunities, and all staff enjoy having their nights and weekends available to enjoy all Missoula has to offer!
Benefits At A Glance
- Meaningful work and competitive pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off, Holidays, and paid Extended Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (with employer contributions after one year)
- Missoula Aging Services is part of Missoula County’s benefits plan, providing excellent health, dental, vision, group life & long-term disability insurance for staff working 20 or more hours per week
- HSA/Flex
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join Our Team!
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Performs complex mediation and advocacy services for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Ombudsman Program Specialist
The Ombudsman Program Specialist is responsible for complex mediation and advocacy services for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This position receives, investigates, and resolves complaints on behalf of residents. Ombudsmen provide information, education, resources, and build public awareness related to resident rights and services available for residents. The Ombudsman Program Specialist also provides coordination and supervision of all aspects of the Friendly Visitor Program.
This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position on our Resource Center Team. The starting wage for this non-exempt, fully benefited position is $21.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications.
Benefits Include:
- Missoula Aging Services is part of Missoula County’s benefits plan, providing excellent health, dental, vision, group life & long-term disability insurance (available first of the month following 60 days after hire).
- Paid Time Off, Holidays & Paid Extended Leave
- Retirement (with matching contributions at one year of service)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- HSA/Flex
- Wellness Plan
- Flexible Scheduling
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to jschultz@missoulaagingservices.org to be considered.
- Cover letter must clearly explain how your past work experience will allow you to be successful in meeting the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required of this position (refer to Qualifications in the Job Description).
- Include specific examples of your knowledge of mediation, advocacy, and community relations experience.
- Explain any certifications or licenses you have previously been required to receive as well as your experience in using electronic data tracking systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications.
