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Associate Director Aging and Nutrition Services Northern Colorado

Fort Collins, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=405+Canyon+Avenue+Fort+Collins+CO+USA+80521)

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Description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

**The Associate Director of Aging and Nutrition Services (NANS) – Northern Colorado will oversee all Aging and

Nutrition Services programs in the Northern Colorado region, ensuring high-quality, responsive service delivery to

older adults, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations. This role will provide strategic

leadership and operational oversight for aging services, nutrition programs, and related community services. The

Associate Director will collaborate closely with the Denver-based ANS team to share resources and best practices,

enhancing overall program growth and service expansion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

·Ensures that the senior's voice is heard, and the senior's ideas play a prominent role in programming.

· Lead and manage the Aging and Nutrition Services programs in the Northern Colorado area, including Congregate, Home Delivered Meals, Care and Companion Respite, Handyman Services, Evidence-Based Disease Prevention Program, and other community-based services.

· Ensure alignment of local program goals with the overall mission and strategic priorities of the organization, while adapting services to meet the unique needs of the Fort Collins community.

· Collaborate with the Senior Director and the Denver-based Aging and Nutrition Services teams to share resources, insights, and strategies for continuity of services and maximizing impact across regions.

· Evaluate program effectiveness and mission alignment

Finance and Revenue Generation

·Develop and managing program budgets, monitoring revenue and expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.

· Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants and Medicaid reimbursement, to enhance program sustainability and service delivery for all programs

· Write and track budgets tied to funding sources and collaborate with accounting on financial reporting.

Compliance and Reporting

· Ensure all Fort Collins Aging and Nutrition Services programs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) and the City of Fort Collins.

· Review and update policies and procedures as necessary to ensure consistency and compliance, particularly as they relate to services like Meals on Wheels, Congregate, and Handyman Services.

· Oversee internal Database ServTracker, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of program data.

· Oversee external data entry into funder databases, State Unit Data System (SUDS), OAA-SYS, and Zoom Grants.

Community Relations and Outreach

· Identify and pursue mission aligned service opportunities in community.

· Foster meaningful communication and partnerships with community organizations, regulatory bodies, host agencies, service providers, and other stakeholders to enhance service delivery and meet emerging needs.

· Plan and implement outreach initiatives to raise awareness of all Northern Colorado Services, working alongside existing management team in other VOAC departments

· Represent the VOAC programs in community meetings, events, and with local funders, ensuring the region’s needs are met through effective and responsive services.

Support to Program and Operations

· This position is the highest-ranking position for VOAC in the Fort Collins area and is viewed as the VOAC agency representative, thus the person must have working knowledge of VOAC Programming

· VOAC programs and departments.

· Act as backup as needed for operational tasks, including dining site support, and client assessments.

· Complete additional tasks as assigned to further program goals and align with agency objectives.

Supervisory responsibilities

· Direct supervision of Senior Manager, Program Manager, and Associate Managers.

·Provide oversight for volunteer recruitment, orientation, and recognition efforts to support program and ensuring all volunteers receive adequate support and supervision.

· Mentors and develops staff using a supportive, collaborative (coaching), empowering yet accountable approach on a consistent basis. Responsibility includes developing team unity, and the competencies noted above (especially AIRS and HHS) in team members and coach direct reports in doing the same.

ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES

· All Aging and Nutrition Services programs in Fort Collins will utilize the shared database ServTracker by the end of FY26.

· Establish at least one new revenue source per year for each program to support ongoing operations and service enhancements.

· Ensure that Aging and Nutrition Services Fort Collins is fully funded by FY30 through effective resource management and development of sustainable funding strategies.

· Identify and obtain funding for Evidence Based Disease Prevention program

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

· There is work-related travel. Valid Colorado Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) are required.

· Bending, Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Squatting, often Lifting (30 to 50 pounds) Balancing, Standing, Sitting, Hand/Foot motions, Walking, Seeing (Close and distant vision, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Assess, Estimate), Depth Perception, Hearing/Listening, Speaking/Shouting (Communicate, Discern, Convey, Express, Exchange), Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping, Holding, Touching), Thinking, Calculating, Memory/Recall, Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

· Full Time Exempt

· Monday – Friday Typically between 7am – 5pm and designated holidays.

· Minimum 40+ hours a week

· Evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program events or assigned job duties.

Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 annual

Location

· 405 Canyon Ave. Fort Collins CO. 80521

FT onsite

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contactHR@VOAColorado.orgto begin the Interactive Process.

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

Position will Remain Open Until Filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

VETERANS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Requirements

Competencies

· Inspires and motivates others, Results-driven, Excellent Communicator, Financial and Project Management, Collaboration.

· Models and pursues with vigor core culture attributes of VOAC that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).

· Models and pursues with vigor VOAC’s three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).

Minimum Qualifications of Position

· Bachelor’s Degree in gerontology or related human services field, or equivalent experience.

· Minimum three years program administration experience, preferably in a community centered programs or related area. Including supervision, program development, program evaluation, grant writing and reporting, and budget management.

· Own transportation, valid Colorado driver’s license and state –mandated automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

· Five years of experience, preferably in elderly nutrition programs.

· Fluent in Spanish preferred.

· Possess an ability to listen effectively and respond creatively to program participant issues.

Knowledge and Skills

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software and experience with databases.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Good organizational skills.

· Poise and diplomacy in contact with the agency, clients, donors, other service providers and al regulatory agencies and funding sources.

· Comfortable with public speaking and working with a senior diverse population.

Salary Description

$70,000-$75,000 annual