Services Coordinator - Aging

About Us: Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc.
(NEMCSA) is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, whose Mission is to provide quality programs and services to strengthen and enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals, families and communities through the best use of human and financial resources, focusing on those who are experiencing an economic hardship.
What You'll Do: Provides support, technical assistance and monitoring activities for subcontracted services to subcontractors with specific emphasis on nutrition programs including Congregate, Home-Delivered Meals, Carry Out Meals and MI Café.
Assist in the coordination and execution of evidence-based programs and emergency management plans.
Assist in the development of new programs as necessary.
• Assist in all phases of subcontractor implementation and monitoring; • Provide support, technical assistance and monitoring to subcontractors; • Perform on-site programmatic assessments of subcontractor services; • Develop and distribute Nutrition Newsletter to nutrition providers in accordance with pre-defined regularity; • Assist contracted nutrition providers to ensure robust meal programs.
Duties include menu review and approval to meet nutritional standards and working with them to develop enhancements for growth and vitality; • Coordinate service delivery systems with other human service agencies and programs; • Assist Director and staff in implementing new service programs; • Assist Director and staff with fiscal, programmatic and contractual activities and documents; • Provide information and assistance to the public; • Provide technical assistance to interested parties in community development initiatives; • Serve as liaison between the Area Agency on Aging and communities; • Serve as an active member of agency committees as assigned; • Provide training for appropriate subcontractor staff; • Maintain leader status for various evidence-based programs and assist in the coordination and execution of classes; • Coordinate and maintain documentation of Emergency Management Plans for the AAA service area and attend emergency coordinator meetings as necessary; • Coordinate MI Café activities throughout the region and provide application assistance when needed; • Other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience: Associates Degree in human services or related field and 2 years experience in human services is required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Employees in this position must possess reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver license and maintain appropriate certifications/licensure.
Registered Dietician or Dietetic Tech.
status required for nutrition program oversight activities.
What You'll Love About Us: To keep you healthy: Medical/Rx, Vision & Dental insurance plan at no cost for employee and a small cost-share for family coverage.
To help prepare you for the future: 401(k) retirement, Life & Disability Insurance For Work/Life balance: Paid lunch hours, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days.
Student Loans: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Ready To Apply? Only applications through our Career portal at www.
nemcsa.
org will be accepted.
The application deadline for applicants is midnight on April 24, 2024.
Questions can be emailed to recruiter@nemcsa.
org - No resumes please.
A Few Words From Legal: The chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment.
You must poses an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment.
Preferred ID types include: Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency.
Failure to submit for fingerprint will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities.
Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777.
An EOE.
Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify.
For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer.
A Few Words From Legal: The chosen applicant will be required to complete a Criminal History Authorization and Disclosure form allowing us to conduct appropriate background checks to determine eligibility for employment.
Failure to submit documentation will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities.
Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777.
An EOE.
Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify.
For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer.
Mission of the agency: Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.