Thank you for your interest in the Program Manager position with Missoula Aging Services, a premier employer, in beautiful Missoula, Montana. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on our In-Home Services team. The starting salary for this exempt, fully benefited position is $55,000- $57,000 annually, depending upon experience and qualifications.
Enjoy having your nights and weekends available to do what you like! The Program Manager hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Occasional use of a personal vehicle and travel within the Missoula community and surrounding area is required. You must maintain a valid MT driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required by MT state law.
Instant job satisfaction in knowing your work is making someone’s day better. The Program Manager oversees and manages the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Program, In-Home Support Services (IHS), and Caring Companions (CC) Programs. This role involves coordinating, developing, and implementing these programs. The Program Manager collaborates with the In-Home Services Director to ensure that all activities align with program guidelines and meet established goals and objectives. Additionally, the Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the programs comply with all relevant federal, state, county, city, and funding regulations, as well as any other applicable requirements.

1) Considerable knowledge of modern social work principles, practices and the problems and needs of older adults and their caregivers.
2) Considerable knowledge of care management methods, procedures, and practices; Knowledge of the application of crisis intervention skills.
3) Working knowledge of resources and services available in the community; Considerable knowledge of the social dynamics of aging issues and the aging process.
4) Demonstrated skill in supervising people and monitoring and evaluating performance; Considerable skill in organizing people and projects. Above average skill in interpersonal relations, including written and oral communication.
5) Excellent grant writing skills and knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures; General skill in budget preparation and monitoring.
6) Strong program management and time management skills. Proven analytical thinking, conflict management, and mediation skills.
7) Considerable skill in conducting social work assessments, developing care plans, and advising staff on proper procedures.
8) Ability to promote client’s self-determination and provide input to the plan of care with respect to social and other non-medical covered services. Ability to monitor service delivery including cost of services provided, service effectiveness and reassess continuing client need.
The preferred knowledge, skills and abilities described above are typically acquired through the completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., social work, human services management, management, non-profit management psychology, nursing) and three (3) years of relevant management experience in a health care setting preferred; OR a suitable combination of education and experience. Volunteer work may be considered in evaluating work experience.
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.