This position reports to Business and Government Outreach Program Manager and will focus on organizing, developing and the delivery of the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition Project. Assists with department policy development and organizing resources to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and Wisconsin community resources and stakeholders. Strives to expand access to programs, facilities, and educational services related to the goals and objectives of the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition grant.
Significant importance on strong customer service and responsiveness. Will assess current task force membership and work with a diverse stakeholder group to increase participation in the coalition. Will collaborate with the Program Manager to implement coalition goals as defined in the grant proposal. Will coordinate the system to track and monitor grant efforts to meet objectives and will create quarterly reports of grant activities.
Will maintain grant budget in conjunction with the Office of Grants and Research and will create invoices for grant expenses. Will develop and create the Wisconsin FAST (Finance Abuse Specialist Teams) Team process and education and implement a pilot program. This will include recruiting, developing and supporting a FAST Team in each of the five APS (Adult Protective Services) regions. Develop an Elder Death Review Team (EDRT). The individual will develop and conduct a needs assessment of financial institutions, healthcare entities, law enforcement, and prosecutors to determine their educational needs related to elder justice. They will coordinate the creation of educational materials and training based on the needs assessment.
This position will require some travel throughout the state of Wisconsin for in person meetings and networking. This is a full-time, temporary position with an expected end date of September 30, 2025.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Tuesday, October 10, 2023.