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Mississippi State Unit on Aging seeks Legal Assistance Developer for statewide legal services oversight

The Mississippi State Unit on Aging (SUA) is seeking a Legal Assistance Developer (LAD) to lead and improve legal assistance services for older adults statewide. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), State Unit on Aging (SUA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors specified; this is a professional services contract - Services Requested: - Legal Assistance Developer (LAD) services - Full-time equivalent position - Annual compensation: $80,000 - Responsibilities include: - Program oversight and compliance monitoring for legal assistance services under the Older Americans Act - Coordination with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program - Ensuring service accessibility and equity for older adults - Technical assistance to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and legal service providers - Data validation and reporting (e.g., WellSky system) - Quality assurance, monitoring, and policy development - Outreach assessments and statewide improvement initiatives - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Active license to practice law in Mississippi - Experience in legal services or program monitoring - Strong analytical and communication skills - In-state travel required for monitoring and technical assistance - Applicants must submit a completed application, resume, and vision statement - Place of Performance: - Statewide in Mississippi, with travel required - Contracting office located at 200 South Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39201

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 LAD will be responsible for program oversight, compliance monitoring, system improvement, and coordination with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The contract is a full-time equivalent position with an annual compensation of $80,000 and requires in-state travel. Applicants must submit a completed application, current resume, and a vision statement describing their approach to overseeing the program.

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