Program Specialist- Area Agency on Aging

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS seeks a programs operations coordinator for the Meals on Wheels service. The role ensures smooth operation, compliance with state and federal nutrition mandates, and client eligibility assessment and recertification.

You will work with the meal caterer and delivery team to guarantee reliable meal delivery, support aging residents, and help maintain high-quality nutrition services aligned with aging agency guidance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in gerontology, nursing, health, social work, counseling, human development, or family studies with one year of geriatric service experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred and knowledge of community resources is expected.
• Good communication with the public and local travel to trainings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall smooth operation of the Meals on Wheels program.
• Familiarize with state and federal mandates guiding nutrition services and ensure compliance.
• Assess and recertify Meals on Wheels clients meeting state eligibility and maintain monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with the meal caterer and delivery entity to ensure timely meal delivery.
• Support nutrition needs identified by the Area Agency on Aging to deliver premium quality meals and help older adults live independently.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Travel availability

Education

Associate’s degree in gerontology, nursing, health, social work, counseling, human development, or family studies

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the overall smooth operation of the Meals on Wheels program. This position will become familiar with tall State and Federal mandates that guides Nutrition services and ensure the program continually meets those guidelines. Responsible for the assessment and recertification of Meals on Wheels clients who are required to meet state eligibility, and monthly tracking and reporting as required by the state. Works closely with the meal caterer and meal delivery entity in a continual collaboration to ensure the deliver of meals. Facilitate the nutrition needs identified by the Area Agency on Aging for eligible seniors and ensure that meals are of a premium quality. Assist in the overall mission of nutrition services, which is helping older adults choosing to live independently in their own homes and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in gerontology, nursing, health, social work, counseling human development, or family studies and one year of experience in the geriatric service field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of community resources, ability to communicate and work well with the public; and ability to travel locally on a daily basis or overnight to trainings as needed are also preferred. Valid Kansas Driver’s License and use of a personal insured vehicle is required. Must have basic office computer and software knowledge.

Salary Range:

$18.55-$26.57/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call [phone]or email [e-mail].

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS