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Aging Services Coordinator
Division of Aging Services
Livable Communities Section
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Description |
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The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division
of Aging Services (DAS) is seeking qualified candidates for
the Health and Wellness Aging Services Coordinator in the Livable
Communities section.
This is a full time temporary position. This
position will terminate with the grant (3-30-2012) unless other/continuation
funding is obtained.
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Under limited supervision,
serves as the Project lead at the state level for the Chronic Disease
and Self Management Program (CDSMP). Working in conjunction with
five Area Agencies on Aging, the Health and Wellness Aging Services
Coordinator will be responsible for planning and implementation
of the CDSMP, coordinate efforts with DCH, AAAs, state and local
health departments and other agencies to ensure success of the program;
develop a business plan for the deployment of the CDSMP program
in selected regions of the state; provide technical assistance and
training; attend grantee meeting; host quarterly network meetings;
monitor project activities and budgets; and collect and compile
data for AoA and other Statewide reports.
Responsibilities require emphasis on quality management, including
analysis of programmatic, fiscal and outcome data. Oversight responsibilities
for five Planning and Service Areas, including monitoring and monthly
ARRA data validation and ARRA Reporting. Team leadership expectation
for DAS, inter-agency steering committee to include state level
public health and Medicaid.
Note: Travel is required.
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| Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in a
related field and two years of related experience Or Master's degree
in a related field
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| Preferred
Qualifications |
| Preference will be given to
candidates, who in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above,
possess the following: |
- Registered dietician
- Experience in GA Aging Network
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and or experience with the Stanford model for CDSMP
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft computer applications: Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, GroupWise e-mail, etc.
- Experience in providing consultation and technical assistance
on policy interpretation and clarification
- Certification in a field related to the area of assignment,
e.g. certification in Gerontology
- Demonstrated leadership in current work duties/ performance
and skills
- Experience in developing and conducting training
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| Benefits |
In addition to a competitive
salary of $45,364, we
offer a generous benefits
package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities,
employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays,
vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life
insurance.
Note: Current state employees
are subject to the statewide salary plan administration practices.
This position is a pay grade 17 on the statewide salary plan. |
| Area
Information |
| Positions are located
in the following Planning and Service Areas of the state: |
| This position
is located in downtown Atlanta. A sprawling metropolis of over four
million people today, metro Atlanta has the vibrancy of the world’s
great urban centers combined with the Southern charm of small town
centers such as Roswell and Decatur. Here you’ll find historic
sites from the Civil War through the Civil Rights era, as well as
world-class shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. |
| Applying
for this job |
| Please email your cover letter
and resume in Microsoft Word format to: stateoffice@dhrjobs.com
To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste
or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Aging
Services Coordinator-14063
Candidates for these positions may be subject to employment
drug testing and criminal background check. |
| The Georgia Department of
Human Services provides services to ensure the health and welfare
of Georgians. As an employee of DHR, in the event of an identified
emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment,
to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. |
| DHS
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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