The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is hiring a Director of Elder Justice Initiatives. This role will provide statewide leadership and strategic direction for the Commission’s elder justice efforts, including oversight of the Senior Medicare Patrol program, fulfillment of the Legal Assistance Developer (LAD) responsibilities under the Older Americans Act, and serving as the agency subject matter expert on older adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE).  

The Director of Elder Justice Initiatives is responsible for strengthening systems that prevent and address elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, and Medicare fraud; improving the financial literacy of older Kansans; and enhancing the quality, coordination, and impact of legal and elder rights services statewide.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide statewide leadership and coordination of legal assistance services in accordance with the Older Americans Act, including fulfillment of Legal Assistance Developer responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with Title III and Title VII requirements, including integration of legal assistance and elder rights priorities into the State Plan and related corrective action activities
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to Area Agencies on Aging and legal providers to strengthen targeting, service quality, and regulatory compliance
• Provide strategic leadership for statewide initiatives addressing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with emphasis on older adults served through Older Americans Act programs
• Provide statewide administration and oversight of the Senior Medicare Patrol program in accordance with federal grant requirements and applicable policies
• Collaborate closely with internal leadership, including the Director of Aging Services and the Director of Medicare Programs, to ensure alignment of elder justice, legal assistance, and Medicare initiatives.
• Promote a coordinated approach across programs and partners to reduce duplication, strengthen communication, and improve service delivery.
• Provide subject matter expertise and policy analysis to support leadership decision-making related to elder justice and fraud prevention.

Qualifications include:

• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in elder justice, legal services, adult protective services, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, public administration, or a closely related field
• Experience interpreting and applying federal or state laws, regulations, or program guidance
• Experience developing, implementing, or monitoring policies, procedures, or program performance measures
• Experience with Older Americans Act programs, including Title III or Title VII requirements (preferred)
• Experience with Senior Medicare Patrol, Medicare fraud prevention, or elder abuse and neglect initiatives (preferred)
• Experience working with Adult Protective Services, Attorney General offices, or law enforcement partners (preferred)
• Active professional licensure or certification relevant to the position, such as attorney licensure in good standing, licensed social worker credential, Certified Fraud Examiner designation, or other recognized certification related to elder justice, Medicare, compliance, investigations, or grants management (preferred)

The application for this role will be open until filled.