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EAST TEXAS COUNCIL
Ombudsman
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A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$59,736 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
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A minimum of three years'experience in social service programs, communication skills, casework, complaint resolution and interventions required; prior experience with the elderly population strongly preferred. You must become a certified ombudsman before fully participating in this position. •This position requires maintaining independence from long-term care facilities; therefore, recent employment (within the past 12 months) in such settings may present a conflict of interest and may impact candidate consideration•East Texas Council of Governmentsis a voluntary association of counties, cities, school districts and special districts within the fourteen-county East Texas region. We assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. Either directly, or through our contractors, ETCOG provides programs and services for East Texas seniors, employers and job seekers. We also build the 9-1-1 emergency call delivery system, provide peace officer training and homeland security planning services; and deliver rural transportation services, business finance programs, grant writing services and environmental grant funding for the region. Additional Job description can be found at etcog.org
EAST TEXAS COUNCIL
Occupation:
Arbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsLocation:
Kilgore, TX - 75662Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
04/14/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
08/18/2026Expires:
09/17/2026 Job #: 17002272 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 36 Month(s) Language English, Very Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Benefits Help for . Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in long-term care? Be a voice for those who need it most. As an Ombudsman, you'll advocate for residents in long-term care settings, ensuring their rights are respected and their concerns are heard. This role blends compassionate service with meaningful impact supporting individuals and their families, building trusted relationships across the care community, and helping strengthen programs that improve quality of life throughout ETCOG's region. We are looking for qualified candidates to help service the Gregg, Harrison, and Marion County facilities within our region. Apply now to join our team!Education & Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degreein public administration, gerontology, sociology, psychology, or long-term care administration is preferred;equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.A minimum of three years'experience in social service programs, communication skills, casework, complaint resolution and interventions required; prior experience with the elderly population strongly preferred. You must become a certified ombudsman before fully participating in this position. •This position requires maintaining independence from long-term care facilities; therefore, recent employment (within the past 12 months) in such settings may present a conflict of interest and may impact candidate consideration•East Texas Council of Governmentsis a voluntary association of counties, cities, school districts and special districts within the fourteen-county East Texas region. We assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. Either directly, or through our contractors, ETCOG provides programs and services for East Texas seniors, employers and job seekers. We also build the 9-1-1 emergency call delivery system, provide peace officer training and homeland security planning services; and deliver rural transportation services, business finance programs, grant writing services and environmental grant funding for the region. Additional Job description can be found at etcog.org