Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from AgeSpan
Job overview
The Director of Protective Services and Financial Resources at AgeSpan oversees programs addressing elder abuse and financial exploitation, ensuring compliance and program effectiveness to protect older adults.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing Protective Services and Financial Resources programs, supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting audits and reports, collaborating with community and regulatory bodies, and developing strategic plans for program growth.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive salaries, flexible schedules, hybrid work options, healthcare including medical and dental, a 403b retirement plan with agency match, generous paid time off, wellness programs, and support for professional licensing and renewal fees.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have an advanced social work license (LICSW or LICSW-eligible), at least five years of crisis work experience preferably with older adults, strong communication and conflict resolution skills, program development and management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Career development
AgeSpan encourages career growth through opportunities to get involved, use your voice, and gain new knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.
Work environment and culture
AgeSpan fosters a supportive, collaborative, and diverse work culture focused on innovation, employee development, work-life balance, and inclusivity.
Company information
AgeSpan is a nationally recognized agency since 1974 dedicated to supporting older adults' independence with innovative programs and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Unique job features
The job features involvement in innovative elder protection programs, community engagement, and leadership in a mission-driven organization with flexible and hybrid work options.
Company overview
AgeSpan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities, helping them maintain independence and quality of life. They provide a range of services including home care, nutrition programs, housing assistance, and caregiver support, primarily funded through government contracts, grants, and donations. Originally established as Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., the organization rebranded to AgeSpan to better reflect its expanded mission and service area. Their history is rooted in advocacy and community engagement, making them a pivotal resource for aging populations in their region.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your advanced social work license (LICSW or LICSW-eligible) and emphasize your experience in crisis work with older adults, especially in Protective Services roles.
Focus on showcasing your skills in program development, management, quality assurance, budget preparation, and staff supervision, aligning with the Director responsibilities described.
Apply through multiple platforms including AgeSpan’s official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current AgeSpan employees in Protective Services and Financial Resources divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on AgeSpan’s innovative community programs or asking about their experience with the agency's collaborative culture.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Protective Services,' 'Financial Resources,' 'crisis work,' 'program development,' 'compliance,' and 'staff supervision' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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