Program Director, Area Agency on Aging

Job Summary 

Highly responsible position involves planning, organizing and directing a county-wide area agency on aging according to the requirements of the Older American’s Act to ensure needs assessment, program development and coordination of services for senior citizens of Jefferson County. Directs and manages administrative functions of the Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (AAA) to include Nutrition, ADRC, Senior Rx, SHIP, Ombudsman, and Title 3 services.

Responsibilities           

• Manages all AAA department coordinators and direct services
• Provides direct supervision to AAA coordinators and ensures all program goals and required documentation are complete and meet federal, state and agency guidelines
• Coordinates efforts of AAA with those of State and local agencies serving the elderly and persons with disabilities
• Provides outreach and assists with development of all AAA services.
• Monitors programs and evaluates outcomes
• Represents AAA in local and state meetings
• Overall supervisory responsibilities for AAA staff
• Develops area plan and advisory committee and provides oversight
• Directs and manages all AAA operations to meet budget and other financial goals
• Directs short-term and long-range planning and problem solving to support program goals
• Contracts for the provision of services in Jefferson County
• Develops funding sources to support and expand services
• Oversees and provides direct service within AAA programs as needed
• Participates in Community Initiatives Continuous Quality Improvement Plan
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills

• Detailed knowledge of direct service, case management and program administration
• Extensive knowledge of local, State and Federal legislation and programs related to the work of the Area Agency on Aging to include the Older American’s Act as Amended
• Knowledge of budgets related to grant work
• Ability to present ideas and instructions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and review activities of staff in a manner conducive to high productivity, efficiency and morale
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, local governments, service delivery agencies and the public

Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in social service or related field (MPA, MSW, MBA, MS, etc.) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible program management and supervisory experience, and case
• management experience preferred. Experience with activities related to federal program administration preferred

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with occasional afterhours work and travel throughout the state
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance commensurate with State law
• Background checks to include but not limited to criminal record, drug screen, and TB test
• Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be insured by UWCA’s insurance