WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging · 2 days ago
Program Manager - Elder Justice
Brooklyn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWellWise Services Area Agency on Aging is dedicated to supporting elder justice initiatives, and they are seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Elder Abuse/Safe Haven Program. The Program Manager will be responsible for staff supervision, grant management, community outreach, and ensuring compliance with funding regulations while providing trauma-informed services to survivors of elder abuse.
Health Care
Hiring Manager
Jeff Willet, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Evaluate proposed state and federal policy as it impacts participants and operations and advocate on behalf of the Agency’s position
Manage the Safe Haven program in a fiscally responsible manner. Coordinate with Finance department routinely to monitor and project program funding balance
Supervise and Coordinate with Safe Haven program staff and volunteers
Develop and implement internal systems for person-centered planning, self -determination
Oversee the internal operations of the Safe Haven to assure successful positioning in a competitive market and compliance with funding regulations
Prepare and maintain policies and procedures for the Safe Haven Program
Provide service coordination to Safe Haven as needed
Disseminate program results to our community and other agencies through presentations at Aging or other appropriate conferences and meetings
Serve as the primary after-hours contact for emergency agencies
Serve as liaison with the community in regards to capacity issues and participant service
Coordinate and participate in Elder Justice awareness activities
Coordinate with the multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies
Work on sustainability by developing other funding sources in the community
Maintain and promote partnerships with temporary housing partners and other community providers that support Safe Haven services
Facilitate Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition meetings as needed
Assist in leading work with partnered AAAs and entities to promote Safe Haven replicability
Participate in Agency Management Team on all phases of agency operation
Oversee all grant requirements, including management of funds, data collection, program evaluation, staff oversight, and meeting reporting requirements
Evaluate referrals to Safe Haven. Be aware and share the need for increased outreach for both programs
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Other duties as assigned, by the CEO, consistent with the employee’s skills and Agency needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work or Human Services Field
Current State of Michigan RN/SW license is a plus
Minimum three years' experience in gerontology field required
Demonstrated skill and ability to speak with large groups
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from end users, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Directors
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to analyze budget and policy material, and write well
Ability to manage time and work well with people on an individual basis
Ability to travel throughout the region (Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee Counties) and the State of Michigan to attend meetings/trainings
Ability to work some evening and week-end hours
Ability to access office files
Ability to accurately enter and retrieve information from a computer
Ability to sit for long periods of time
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear
The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather
The employee will have to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Three or more years of management experience preferred
Experience in Adult Protective Service, Crisis Intervention or Elder Justice work preferred
Program development experience is a plus
Company
WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging
WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and adults with disabilities in Hillsdale, Jackson, and Lenawee Counties live as safely and independently as possible.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kara Lorenz-Goings
Chief Operating Officer
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