Long Term Care Ombudsman - Lansing

Position

The Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI) is seeking a full‑time local long term care ombudsman to work in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties and serve as part of the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP).

This position has optional office space available in MEJI’s Lansing office. The work week includes frequent meetings with people who live in residential settings throughout the three county service area. The office portion of the work can be done entirely remotely or through a hybrid arrangement.
Candidates must reside in Ingham, Eaton, or Clinton counties or in adjacent counties very near to the three county service area.

MEJI advocates for and represents low‑income older adults and people with disabilities on issues related to long term care, healthcare, benefits, elder abuse, and individual rights. MEJI houses the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; two local long term care ombudsmen; the MI Health Link and MI Choice, Community Transition Services and PACE Ombudsman Programs; and it engages in litigation and systemic advocacy efforts on behalf of vulnerable adults.

Visitmeji.org for more information.

The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP) advocates for the health, safety, well‑being, and rights of residents in licensed nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes. Ombudsmen work at the direction of the resident and take action only with the resident’s consent. All ombudsmen services are provided free of charge.

MEJI is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non‑profit law firm providing free legal services to low‑income individuals and older adults through several statewide programs. MSAS is administered by the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which provides access to the justice system for those who need it the most through civil legal aid offices and statewide advocacy programs. MAP’s mission is to advance the safety, independence, and economic stability of those most affected by poverty, racism, and other structurally oppressive systems by increasing access to justice and working for systemic solutions.

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The local long term care ombudsman advocates for residents of licensed nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. The duties of the local long term care ombudsman include:

• Making routine facility visits
• Interviewing residents
• Providing information on long term care and residents’ rights to residents and the public
• Negotiating with facility staff regarding resident concerns