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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000 

850-414-2323 or toll-free 1-888-831-0404
Fax: 850-414-2377
Email: LTCOPInformer@elderaffairs.org 

Note: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. 

For Public Records Requests

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Email: ltcoppublicrecords@elderaffairs.org 

For Media Inquiries

Communications
Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Email: communications@elderaffairs.org 

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Contact and email info:

Division of Elder Opportunities
Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 360
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000 

850-414-2000 or toll-free 1-800-963-5337
Email: ergeneral@elderaffairs.org

For Public Records Requests 

Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Email: doeapublicrecords@elderaffairs.org 

For Media Inquiries 

Communications
Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Email: communications@elderaffairs.org 

Employment Opportunities

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs offers a variety of job opportunities for individuals who want to make a real impact on people’s lives. Whether you are beginning your professional journey or looking to take the next leap in your career, you have a role to play in helping Florida’s growing elderly population remain healthy, safe, and independent.

Our professionals include human service and healthcare workers, administrators, accountants, program analysts, attorneys, researchers, and compliance experts.

We also offer positions in public policy and outreach, communications, information technology, and more.

For Career Service, Select Exempt Service, or Senior Management Service position classifications, employees are eligible for state employee benefits.

At DOEA, we offer professional growth and continuous learning opportunities to help you reach your fullest potential. We are committed to an environment of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

Ready to join us? Explore advertised vacancies at the DOEA Job Portal and apply today!

Internships

Internships are invaluable opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment, and develop essential skills including problem-solving, communication, and technical skills. Internships at DOEA provide significant value to a resume and can open doors to building professional relationships, earning course credit, or obtaining paid positions.

As one of Florida’s smallest state agencies, volunteerism is a large component to services provided by the Department of Elder Affairs. With the help of our volunteers, the Department and the aging services networks foster an environment where seniors can thrive, grow, and engage in civic opportunities in their community. Through its dedicated corps of volunteers, the Department can be a perfect fit for anyone with a passion for advocacy and helping seniors.

DOEA Volunteer Programs

• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
  Utilizes volunteers to help improve the lives of Floridians by advocating on behalf of those who live in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.
• Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families – RELIEF
  Offers respite services to caregivers of frail elders and those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
• Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders – SHINE
  Provides educational materials and free, unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members.
• DOEA Senior Volunteer Program – Connecting seniors and organizations with volunteer opportunities to enhance the lives of Florida’s elder population.

Intergenerational Connections

The Department recognizes the projected increase in the number of Florida retirees and the benefits of social interaction between elders and youth. Intergenerational programs are social vehicles that provide unique opportunities for different generations to come together to share experiences, skills, and knowledge that are reciprocally beneficial and foster positive long-term relationships. We partner with schools, civic organizations, and local intergenerational programs to highlight these great opportunities.

For more information about activities, as well as programs for volunteering and intergenerational relationships please contact the Office of Volunteer & Community Services at 850-414-2000.