Policy Program Administrator at STATE OF OHIO in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

We are seeking candidates that have the proven ability to:

• Advocate for the aging population and come to work every day ready to serve them


• Develop sound public policies that will move the aging network forward


• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication in all work encounters


• Balance enforcing regulations and maintaining collaborative partnerships to achieve desired outcomes


• Comprehensively research to inform development of regulations including data-based decision making

Job Duties:

• Coordinates development, implementation, and approval of rules, policies, and standards for Older Americans Act (OAA) programs to ensure a compliant, quality, comprehensive, and coordinated statewide system of community services for older adults and people with disabilities.


• Works in conjunction with compliance monitoring staff to assess programs and services.


• Provides technical assistance to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), providers, constituents, and other partners.


• Applies quality improvement principles to all programs and services offered in the OAA such as caregiver support and transportation.

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• Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine, public administration, business administration or accounting


• 18 months of experience delivering human services or medical assistance in governmental, community, or private human support services agency or medical provider or review of such services for cost containment/budget planning


• 6 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques.

Education and experience can be equated using the Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment chart.