Primary Function
The Program Coordinator is accountable for a variety of responsibilities, including: Contracts, Programs, workshops, and other Area Agency on Aging functions and objectives in the VAAA area plan.
Performance Responsibilities – Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned)
1. Develops contracts and carries out contract negotiations on behalf of VAAA. Assist with reprogramming and contract amendments.
2. Develops and implements training programs for service providers, Board and Committee members, and the general public. Provides ongoing technical assistance to service providers, as needed/required.
3. Organizes and implements regularly scheduled monitoring and assessment of subcontractors.
4. Develops strategies that will achieve greater coordination between agencies providing services to the elderly.
5. Acts as advocate for the elderly and develops community organization strategies to enhance advocacy for the elderly within the region.
6. In collaboration with Director of Planning & Contract Management assists in developing Multi-Year Plan or Annual Implementation Plan.
7. Assists in developing comprehensive needs assessment, community input, and planning activities. Assists in quarterly report preparation.
8. Assists in planning and convening public hearings and focus groups. Serves as the Agency liaison at various meetings, conferences, etc.
9. Coordinates work plans for the achievement of all agency objectives specified in the Multi-Year and Annual Implementation Plans.
10. Develops and implements strategies to expand services available to the elderly in the region.
11. Maintains a position of advocacy on behalf of seniors through testimony at public hearings and public relations.
12. Promotes and builds good working relationships with staff of VAAA. Embraces mission. Works with team; assists whenever and wherever needed/required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Flint, MI 48502 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Flint, MI 48502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Flint, MI 48502
