Director, Direct Care Workforce Strategy

Advancing States; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is seeking applications for the Lead, Direct Care Workforce Development, within its Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. The Lead will support the delivery of technical assistance to states and the development of resources and strategies to strengthen the direct care workforce nationwide.

This is a grant-funded, temporary position funded through September 30, 2027. Responsibilities include designing and delivering TA, developing reports and toolkits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health, economics, or related field required; master’s preferred.
• Five to seven years of related professional experience.
• Knowledge of direct care workforce, aging, disability, LTSS, HCBS, Medicaid, or career pathways.
• Experience with state systems, technical assistance initiatives, cross-sector partnerships, and complex project management.
• Strong communication skills to translate policy into practical resources.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical assistance to states via webinars, workshops, and learning opportunities.
• Develop reports, briefs, presentations, toolkits, and resources highlighting direct care workforce strategies.
• Coordinate relationships with national partners, subcontractors, SMEs, and Advisory Committee members.
• Monitor federal and state policy developments and translate findings into actionable resources and technical assistance.
• Represent the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center at meetings, convenings, and conferences.

Skills

Strong communication

Policy translation

Cross-sector partnerships

Project management

Direct care knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences/health/economics or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is seeking applications for the Lead, Direct Care Workforce Development, within its Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. The Lead will support the delivery of technical assistance to states and the development of resources and strategies to strengthen the direct care workforce nationwide.

This is a grant-funded, temporary position funded through September 30, 2027. Responsibilities include designing and delivering TA, developing reports and toolkits,