Description
The Mississippi State Unit on Aging (SUA) is seeking a Legal Assistance Developer (LAD) to oversee and strengthen the delivery of legal assistance services statewide in alignment with the Older Americans Act and Final Rule requirements. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a plan to provide legal assistance services to older adults. The ideal candidate should have experience in legal assistance services, program development, and project management. Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and implementing a plan to provide legal assistance services to older adults
• Coordinating with local service providers to deliver legal assistance services
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the legal assistance services
• Providing training and technical assistance to local service providers
• Ensuring compliance with the Older Americans Act and Final Rule requirements
The candidate should have excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.