Senior Hunger Solutions Specialist

Area Office On Aging Of Northwestern Ohio

Job Location:

Toledo, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 25

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join a Mission-Driven Team as a Senior Hunger Solutions Specialist!

Toledo Ohio Full-Time Non-Exempt $22.00 - $25.00 hourly (based on experience)

Are you passionate about reducing food insecurity among older adults and making a meaningful impact in your community Do you excel at building partnerships navigating social service systems and designing innovative solutions This could be an opportunity for you.

The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio Inc. (AOoA) is seeking a dedicated community-focused Senior Hunger Solutions Specialist to lead initiatives that address food insecurity loneliness and other social determinants of health. This position plays a vital role in connecting older adults to essential nutrition services coordinating with community partners and advocating for systemic changeensuring seniors across Northwest Ohio have access to the food and support they need to thrive.

What Youll Do

Coordinate hunger mitigation services with clients AOoA staff and community agencies.
Conduct in-home assessments and determine eligibility for programs like home-delivered meals and SNAP.
Refer clients to other AOoA programs such as PASSPORT Plan 4 Home Family Caregiver and Kinship Navigator.
Maintain updated contacts for hunger-related resources and manage client data in Wellsky Aging & Disability.
Collaborate with Lucas County meal providers and assist with quality assurance monitoring.
Compile program statistics and contribute to departmental reports.
Represent AOoA at community coalitions statewide networks and public events.
Support advocacy efforts and public education around senior nutrition and food access.
Participate in agency-wide initiatives and special projects.

What You Bring

Required: Bachelors degree in Public Health Social Work Nutrition Human Services or related field.
Preferred: Masters degree and 3 years of experience in hunger relief program management or community organizing.
Experience with grant writing coalition building and public policy advocacy is a plus.
Strong leadership communication and project management skills.
Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders and analyze program data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based data systems.
Valid Ohio drivers license reliable transportation and current auto insurance.

Why Youll Love Working Here

Mission-Driven Impact: Help lead the fight against senior hunger and improve lives across Northwest Ohio.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy weekends and holidays off with a planned transition to a 4-day workweek starting Comprehensive Benefits:

Medical dental and vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid Time Off and personal days
Paid CEUs and professional development
Long- and short-term disability coverage
Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
Partial tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus

Apply Today:

Be a champion for senior nutrition. Be the Senior Hunger Solutions Specialist at AOoA.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen background check and reference review. AOoA is a drug-free workplace. Position contingent upon continued funding.

Equal Opportunity Employer
AOoA values diversity equity and inclusion and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Required Experience:

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Join a Mission-Driven Team as a Senior Hunger Solutions Specialist!Toledo Ohio Full-Time Non-Exempt $22.00 - $25.00 hourly (based on experience)Are you passionate about reducing food insecurity among older adults and making a meaningful impact in your community Do you excel at building partn...