AREA AGENCY ON AGING

DIRECTOR
Under the general direction of INCOG Executive Director, is responsible for the
direction and administration of planning, monitoring and evaluating programs
for the Area Agency on Aging; and performs other related assigned duties.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Coordinates and monitors the development and implementation of
various programs for the aging population in a multi-county area

Develops community service programming for older adult participants
Ensures compliance to fiscal and governmental regulations
Develops and implements legislative advocacy and Long-Term Care

Ombudsman programs
Consults with governmental officials, operating agency personnel, and

program participants concerning the development and implementation
of programs for the aging

o Consults monthly, quarterly at a minimum, with a federally
mandated area advisory council on issues of advocacy and
funding

Provides data and information to be used in comprehensive planning and
program evaluation

Develops budgets and coordinates the application for, the receipt of,
and reporting on federal and state funds utilized in programs for the aging
population

Supervises and trains subordinates
Researches new sources of funding
Provides programmatic and fiscal evaluation of resources and

development activities for the aging population

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: A master’s degree from an accredited college or
university with major course work in public administration, planning, community
organization, social work, social sciences, adult education, public health,
human relations, gerontology, or related field. One year of responsible full-time
paid employment in a public agency, hospital, community agency, or other
closely related area of social services which must have included supervisory or
administrative responsibilities. Experience working in the aging field preferred;
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one
year of qualifying experience for each year of required education with a
maximum substitution of two years. No substitution for the one year of
supervisory or administrative experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of community
service program development principles, theories and application; and
considerable knowledge of program development and evaluation techniques.
Ability to direct and administer a comprehensive aging program for a multi-
county area; ability to analyze complex administrative and program planning
problems, and make sound recommendations for their solution; ability to
prepare and present comprehensive reports and to communicate effectively
both verbally and in writing; and the ability to utilize the highest level of
interpersonal skill in order to understand, select, develop, and motivate people
at any level within or outside the organization.

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include arm and hand steadiness
and finger dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting
up to 20 pounds; frequent carrying up to 50 pounds; occasional pulling up to 5
pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing,
bending, kneeling, handling, feeling, climbing, smelling, and twisting; and vision,
speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "D" Operator's
License.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Working environment is primarily indoors in an office setting.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$72,000 - $90,000

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume detailing employment history, experience, education,
contact information and three professional references. Also include a cover
letter that explains why you are interested and qualified for this position to:
Personnel Director, INCOG, 2 W 2nd Street, Suite 800, Tulsa OK 74103, or e-mail
to resumes@incog.org.