Chief Operating Officer; COO

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The Area Agency is currently looking for a COO who collaborates closely with the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer to build and implement strategies to ensure best practices are consistently maintained and to optimize performance outcomes among the Programs, Health Care/Community Innovation, and ADRC departments of the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP). The position is responsible for ensuring that AAAPP’s operations are in compliance with all federal, state, private funding, and contractual requirements, as well as all regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements.

This position is a thought partner to the ED to help the AAAPP continue to grow its mission as an innovative leader in the aging space in its PSA and beyond.

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Programs, Health Care/Community Innovations and ADRC departments and ensures that all contractual requirements are met, at a minimum.
• Supervises the Director, Programs, Director ADRC, and Director, Health Care & Community Innovation, and their teams to ensure they are motivated, valued, and held accountable.
• Works closely with Directors to ensure that all programs are meeting contractual benchmarks within designated contractual time frames.
• Works closely with CFO and Directors to ensure budgets are being spent in accordance with all contractual obligations to ensure that seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers are getting the services they need.
• Keeps ED abreast of all internal and external emerging issues so that they can be resolved in a timely manner
• Takes the lead in preparing for the annual DOEA annual monitoring.
• Oversees the RFPs and Continuing Applications processes.
• Oversees development and implementation of Area Plan.
• Works with Directors to ensure that all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are prepared accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Develops and coordinates special projects related to home and community-based services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
• Identifies opportunities to address gaps in services to seniors, including writing and submitting grant applications to provide home and community-based services, and leveraging partnerships with community agencies.
• Assists in research, planning, negotiations, and implementation of contracts with Medicare and Medicaid health plans.
• Assists ED with implementation of Board approved strategic plan.
• Participates in conferences, workshops, and similar activities relevant to the assigned functional area of responsibility.
• Analyzes relevant data for significant trends and stays current on best practices for long-term care services and health and human services.
• Keeps abreast of federal/state regulations, program innovations, and gerontological research.
• Serves on committees and advisory councils to represent the interests of the elderly and disabled population.
• Participates in public awareness and outreach events.
• Complies with all security and confidentiality regulations.
• Participates in emergency preparedness activities consistent with DOEA and agency COOP/disaster plans.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Master’s degree in gerontology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university, and at least 10 years of progressive supervisory experience in the aging field.

Expert knowledge of federal and state-funded programs, ability to analyze comprehensive budget and programmatic issues; ability to organize data effectively, test its validity, and draw sound conclusions from it. Previous experience working with DOEA programs required. A successful history of grant writing is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, preferably the elderly, governmental agencies, and other staff members.

Must pass DOEA…