AgeSpan

Formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley/North Shore

About Us: Since 1974 our agency has strived towards supporting an individual's desire to make their own decisions, secure their independence and remain living independently in the community. We are proud of our employees who make this possible every day. Our agency is a thought-leader, a nationally known generator of new ideas, because it welcomes creativity, your ideas. It is an outstanding place to work stimulating, friendly, collaborative. We offer competitive salaries, generous vacation time, and an excellent work/life balance. We value diversity and encourage career growth. If you have a passion for improving the lives of the elderly community and enjoy working in a diverse team driven by its mission, you've found the right place!

At AgeSpan, you'll find a work environment that combines:

• A refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• A focus on innovation with a team recognized for developing and implementing innovative programs and novel solutions.
• Encouragement of your development through opportunities to get involved, use your voice, and gain new knowledge and skills.
• A satisfying balance between your work and personal life, including a flexible workplace, generous paid time off, and wellness programs.

Depending on your role and your hours, we offer:

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Healthcare (medical, dental)
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency match
• 20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, and 12 Paid Holidays
• Social Work Licensing Program
• License Renewal Paid by agency for RN's and Social Workers
• And MORE!

Position Responsibilities: The Community Outreach Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Community Outreach Program. The Community Outreach Program Manager plans, manages, and participates in community outreach activities to ensure connection to underrepresented populations, including older veterans and older adults in communities of color, and serves as an important liaison to other community-based organizations supporting low-income older adults.

Essential Functions: (Core duties or tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)

• Develop and manage community outreach activities to strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations representing underserved older adults and build awareness of AgeSpan programs and services.
• Seek out new opportunities for partnership and collaboration to better meet the needs of underrepresented older adults.
• Represent the agency at community events and programs.
• Hire and manage the performance of agency Community Outreach Workers.
• Co-host agency community access program, All Things Aging. Develop and execute program content.
• Serve as principal organizer of the Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative.
• Track all outreach activities and report this information to the Community Programs Administrative Coordinator.
• Manage program operating budget.
• Assist in seeking out new funding opportunities to support agency outreach initiatives.
• Provide support to various agency community outreach programs as needed, including Brown Bag Program, Elder Community Markets, health fairs, vaccine clinics, etc.
• Complete additional tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in social services or a related subject and/or at least five years' experience with diverse, disadvantaged older adults.
• LSW license or license eligible strongly preferred.
• Understanding, sensitivity and respect for different cultures, traditions, and customs, as well as the day to day challenges facing low-income older adults.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently as well as on a team focused on producing high quality results. Familiarity with the communities of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore a plus.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Hours per week : 37.5

AA/EOE

AgeSpan is strongly committed to fostering a professional environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. It is important that our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve. We maintain a work atmosphere that allows people of varied backgrounds to grow professionally and contribute to our mission by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and work-life balance.