Deputy Residential Facilities Ombudsman

Initial Posting Date:

05/22/2026

Application Deadline:

06/07/2026

Agency:

Long Term Care Ombudsman

Salary Range:

$5,984 - $9,190

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Deputy Residential Facilities Ombudsman

Job Description:

Deputy Residential Facilities Ombudsman

Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman

Limited Duration/Job Rotation Opportunity — 12 Months (with potential extension)

This limited duration position is full benefits‑eligible and has a defined maximum length of service (12 months). Current State of Oregon employees may be eligible for a job rotation.  For questions, please contact recruiter, Cassie Graham (cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov). 

Location Flexibility

We would like to fill this position for our Multnomah and Mid-Valley North regions. We welcome applications from candidates currently residing in these areas or those planning to relocate soon. Join us and make a local impact while enjoying the flexibility of working in your community! 

The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman, Residential Facilities Ombudsman program is seeking a Deputy Ombudsman to champion the rights of adults and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities who live in group or foster homes and adults with mental health conditions who live in residential settings. 

What you’ll do

In this role, you'll meet with residents to learn about what they want their life to look like, advocate for residents to get the services they need, investigate resident complaints, conduct visits to facilities, and foster collaboration with state and local partners.

Key Duties

• Program Coordination & Development: Lead advocacy and compliance work in your region; supervise volunteers; address cross-jurisdictional challenges.

• Case Management, Hearings & Complaint Investigation: Conduct thorough investigations, review records, and represent residents in administrative hearings.

• Technical Consultation & Advice: Provide expertise on laws, rules, and policies; offer training and guidance to staff and volunteers.

• Building Collaborative Partnerships: Engage with community partners, participate in public meetings, and promote the mission of the RFO program.

View the entire job description here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years’ experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations, specifically in the context of advocacy or providing services/supports to people with disabilities. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level. College-level course work may substitute for experience based on 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years. 

OR 

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or relevant to the position and two years of experience in advocating or providing services/supports for older adults or people with disabilities. 

Special Qualifications:

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