OAA Information & Special Projects Coordinator

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

6h

About The Position

The OAA Information & Special Projects Coordinator plays a key role in advancing access to services funded under the Older Americans Act (OAA).

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine or public or business administration or accounting; 18 mos. exp. in delivery of 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 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Or completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral science, medicine-related field or public or business administration or accounting; 12 mos. exp. in delivery of 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 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques. Note: Training in business or public administration or accounting & exp. in review of services for cost containment/budgeting only pertain to medical cost containment program administrator positions.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Human Services

Responsibilities

• Planning, evaluating, and directing statewide initiatives to increase awareness of and access to Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) for older adults and caregivers.
• Developing and implementing program policies and procedures to ensure quality and compliance in the delivery of supportive services.
• Serving as lead for integrating OAA programming into the statewide “No Wrong Door” intake and referral system, collaborating with internal and external partners to streamline access to long-term services and supports.
• Coordinating grants administration for aging programs, including overseeing RFP processes, subrecipient agreements, and monitoring fiscal and programmatic compliance.
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), service providers, and community partners; facilitating stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Representing the agency on state and national workgroups, analyzing and recommending policy changes, and developing corrective actions to ensure compliance and effective service delivery.
• Promoting outreach and education efforts to ensure older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers have access to information and assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level