Program Development Specialist

Institute on Aging•San Francisco, CA

18d•$76,000 - $84,000

About The Position

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission. The Program Development Specialist provides support to the Elder Abuse Prevention program team. Under the leadership of the Lead Supervisor of Consultative Services, they are tasked to support IOA’s elder abuse prevention initiatives in Northern California, including San Francisco’s Elder Abuse Prevention, San Francisco Elder Abuse Forensic Center, High Risk Self Neglect, and Elder and Disability Death Review Team. This includes leading the Elder and Disability Death Review Team (EDDRT), supporting its day-to-day operations, soliciting, and selecting cases for presentation, and facilitating EDDRT meetings virtually and/or in person. With the support of the Lead Supervisor of Consultative Services, Sr. Program Development Specialist, and Program Coordinator, they will replicate the success of the Forensic Center and High Risk Self Neglect meetings in the development expending and execution of the Elder and Disability Death Review Team.

Requirements

Three (3) years of advocacy, social service, or elder abuse prevention experience.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, public health, gerontology, or a related field or relevant related work experience
Thorough knowledge of elder abuse prevention, including resources and programs.
Skills in program planning, development, and implementation.
Leadership skills in fostering collaboration between diverse agencies, organizations, and disciplines.
Ability to mobilize professionals from diverse fields to solve critical issues.
Skills in designing training curricula for professionals from diverse fields.
Excellent public speaking and verbal communication skills.
The ability to understand complex and technical data (research findings, legislation, professional practice) from a wide variety of disciplines (criminal justice, civil law, mental health, geriatrics, etc.) and translate it for general audiences.

Nice To Haves

JD or Master’s degree preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supports drafting and submission of monitoring reports for all DAS, APS, and private contracts; additional reporting responsibilities as assigned
Aid in compliance with all program goals, objectives, and reporting requirements for the Elder Abuse Prevention, Forensic Center, High-Risk Self Neglect programs, and Elder and Disability Death Review Team
Plan, coordinate, promotes, executes, and facilitates EDDRT meetings
Represents IOA at meetings, conferences, and hearings
Develops and presents trainings on topics of interest to older adults, persons with disabilities, other professionals, law enforcement, and the larger community
Initiates collaboration with agencies and networks representing BIPOC & underserved communities such as AAPI, LGBT, undocumented, and veteran elders
Assists with planning of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day commemoration activities in San Francisco.
Partners with APS, DAS, and IOA marketing staff on bringing awareness of elder abuse topics through social media outlets, flyer distribution, and other media outlets.
Educates professionals, including health and social service providers, judges, law enforcement officers, and the public about elder abuse by giving presentations.
Speaks at professional forums, events, and to the media when needed.
Design’s training curricula for law enforcement, domestic violence advocates, and social service providers on elder abuse detection, prevention, and response.
All other related duties as assigned.