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State of Maine · 22 hours ago

Healthy Aging Services Program Manager

Augusta, Maine

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $102K/yr

6+ years exp

The State of Maine is seeking a Healthy Aging Services Program Manager to oversee and administer statewide Healthy Aging Services Programs. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, supervising program staff, and ensuring compliance with federal and state policies related to aging services.

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Responsibilities

Oversee, manage, and administer statewide Healthy Aging Services Programs serving older adults, adults with disabilities, and their family caregivers in Maine

Manage and supervise program staff who oversee all Older Americans Act (“OAA”) Services delivered by the five area agencies on aging, including: Access Services, In-Home Supportive Services, Nutrition, Evidence-Based Health Promotion, and Family Caregiver and Respite services for older adults in Maine and their families

Oversight/Management of Title III and Title VII Federal Grant (OAA) that includes development, fiscal management, performance management, compliance monitoring, and annual reporting

Supervise the programmatic aspects of contract development and fiscal monitoring, including reporting to the federal government

Communication with the Federal Government pertaining to reporting, grant management, and OAA funding

Oversee data collection for these programs, which provide essential information needed to monitor and plan programs, as well as help assure an efficient system of services

Author and implement the State Plan on Aging, including statewide needs assessments, in collaboration with aging network partners, which is a federal requirement to receive federal dollars from the OAA

Work with other key staff in OADS to ensure there are no gaps in service delivery systems; services are efficient and effective; and that OADS strategic initiatives are promoted. Assure that the needs of the growing aging population are articulated across the office at a management level

Meet with and seek positive collaborations with sub-grantees and other stakeholders to ensure the needs of older adults in Maine are best met

Oversee the development and update of program policies to ensure compliance with federal OAA rules and regulations

Qualification

GerontologySocial ServicesProgram ManagementOlder Americans Act KnowledgeBudget ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in gerontology, social services, or a directly related field

Six (6) years of professional progressive experience providing and/or overseeing services for adults in social service programs

At least three (3) years of experience at an administrative or supervisory level, including significant experience in planning and managing programs for older adults and persons with disabilities

An equivalent ten (10) year combination of education and/or professional experience in the above fields to include three (3) years at the administrative or supervisory level