Elder Law and Aging Services Program Manager

Elder Law & Aging Services Program ManagerRequired Education: Bachelor's Degree in Legal Services, Human and Social Services, or a related field of studyRequired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:5+ years of progressively responsible experience in elder law, legal services, aging policy, public administration, or a related fieldStrong leadership and organizational skillsExperience in program administration, public policy, and strategic planningExperience working with the aging network, legal services providers, or public sector agencies serving older adultsHave strong written and communication skills and be able to present to diverse audiencesDemonstrate strong mastery of computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite productsDemonstrate leadership skills in outreach and collaborationAbility to analyze and evaluate data to identify trends and opportunitiesFamiliarity with understanding and applying local, state, and federal regulations in overseeing programsAbility to multitask, work independently, and as part of a teamJob Responsibilities:To develop strategies to strengthen access to justice and legal services, advising agency leadership on emerging elder law issues, legal trends, and policy initiatives, and incorporating legal assistance priorities into the State Plan on AgingTo coordinate statewide legal assistance services funded under the OAA by promoting equitable access to legal services, prioritizing older adults with the greatest economic and social need, collaborating to improve service delivery and identify unmet legal needs, facilitating partnerships among legal services providers, advocacy organizations, courts, bar associations, and community-based organizationsTo provide technical assistance, consultation, and training to: Adult Protective Services, legal assistance providers, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, aging network partners, other service providers serving older adultsTo promote education and access to legal and financial planning services that support informed decision-making, increase awareness of advance planning tools and less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, and collaborate with stakeholders to expand access to resources that help older adults maintain autonomy and avoid unnecessary fiduciary proceedingsTo develop and promote elder rights and consumer education initiatives that help older adults understand their rights, make informed decisions, access legal protections and benefits, maintain autonomy and self-determination, and increase awareness of abuse prevention, consumer protection, housing, health care decision-making, public benefits, and financial exploitationTo monitor statewide legal capacity, identify gaps and emerging legal issues affecting older adults, recommend program improvement, conduct data analysis and evaluationTo build collaborative relationships with state agencies, disability and Veterans organizations, and community partnersTo do related work as required**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**