Aging & Human Services Administrator

Charles County, MD

$77K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration, accounting, or related field
  • 3-5 years of managerial experience in human services or public administration
  • Experience with state and federal grants and fiscal compliance
  • Knowledge of elderly and disabled populations and community needs
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Certificate in Grants Management preferred or to be obtained within a year of hire

Responsibilities

  • Manage, plan, supervise, and evaluate aging services programs
  • Maintain demographic and statistical data for program administration
  • Develop and implement administrative processes and computer systems
  • Conduct research, planning, and grant application activities
  • Write and monitor the Annual Strategic Plan for the agency
  • Communicate federal, state, and local regulations effectively
  • Provide public assistance and community outreach initiatives

Benefits

  • Health insurance with 70% cost covered
  • Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care
  • Long term disability insurance at no cost to employee
  • No-cost life insurance worth 1.5 times annual salary
  • Defined benefit pension plan with mandatory participation
  • Tuition reimbursement after probation period
  • Free employee wellness programs and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Salary: $77,985.96 - $136,475.24 Annually
Location : 8190 Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: CS AGING- SENIOR SERVICES FT
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary
The hiring salary for this position is $77,985.96 annually.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Aging & Human Services Administrator to perform aging services work in directing the administration of state and federal grants and assures compliance for programs and services to disabled individuals, older adults, and family caregivers, including Medicaid Home and Community Based Services, Older Americans Act Programs, Aging & Disability Resource Center operations. Administrator will plan, implement and evaluate assigned programs and services for the County to ensure fiscal compliance and performance objectives are met. Overall goals are set and the worker determines the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, independently handling new, unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work.
Essential Job Functions

  • Manages, plans, supervises, and evaluates the delivery of multiple fee-for-service and grant-based programs administered by the Aging & Human Services Division. Programs, including the Community Options Waiver; National Family Caregivers Support Program; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Community Outreach and Education services; Senior Health Insurance Program; Adult Public Guardianship program; Ombudsman/Elder Abuse Prevention Program; Senior Nutrition Programs; Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) and Legal Aid services
  • Maintains demographic and statistical data and is responsible for the maintenance and administration of database software which serves the entire Division. Prepares and submits state and federal reports as well as local performance reports utilizing statistical and fiscal data, as required.
  • Develops and implements administrative processes including computer systems to manage program administration, reporting, and control.
  • Conducts research, planning and related activities in connection with programs, services and grant applications.
  • Writes Annual Strategic Plan for the agency in accordance with state directives, and monitors program activities relative to compliance with approved plan
  • Interprets and communicates federal, state and local laws, regulations, and requirements to others.
  • Provides direct assistance to the public (benefits coordination, back-up support for all programs, referral, etc).
  • Develops and implements outreach and community informational/promotion efforts.
  • Develops, negotiates and monitors contracts and agreements.
  • Monitors budgets, including revenue received via fee-for-service programs and activities carried out by Division personnel. Evaluates programs for compliance within state and federal grant requirements.
  • Trains, evaluates, and directs staff in accordance with county policies and procedures, and oversees volunteer service.
  • Serves on various councils, committees, and boards and serves as liaison to agencies and organizations.
  • May serve in place of Chief when needed.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration, accounting, or related field. Three years of years of progressively responsible managerial experience that includes supervisory experience in administration of human services or public administration or aging/special populations. Experience in the management and administration of state and federal grants, monitoring regulatory and fiscal compliance, and evaluating performance-based outcomes.

Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Certificate of completion in a professional Grants Management course preferred or obtained within 1 year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of elderly and disabled populations and the needs of the community.
  • Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of managing grants and revenue-based fee-for-service programs administered by the Division, and services for older persons and their families.
  • Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of developing programs and service for specified populations
  • Knowledge of effective techniques of administrative management including computer systems to facilitate program reporting, evaluation, regulatory and fiscal compliance, and control.
  • Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.
  • Knowledge of PC operations
  • Knowledge of effective methods of promoting programs to the community
  • Ability to write strategic plans, direct, and evaluate programs and services for disabled individuals, older persons, and their caregivers.
  • Ability to plan and prepare effective grant applications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
  • Ability to perform administrative functions including budgeting, purchasing, and personnel management.
  • Ability to train and supervise assigned staff.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of walking and standing. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

The work is subject to frequent interruptions. Employee is subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
Department/Division: Community Services/Aging and Human Services

Pay Grade: 116

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Aging and Human Services

Supervises: Aging & Disability Resource Center Manager, Home & Community Based Services Supervisor, Long Term Care Supervisor, and Nutritionist

Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave
• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules
• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026
01

From your perspective, what is the primary goal of an Area Agency on Aging?
02

Have you worked with a fee for service program or any Medicaid eligible services in the past?
03

Are you familiar with any human services resources in the county and how did you gain this knowledge?
04

Please attach a brief professional writing sample you have completed. This attachment is required. Have you attached your sample?
  • Yes
  • No

05

The hiring salary for this position is $77,985.96 annually. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the salary for this position.
  • I acknowledge this is the salary for this position.

06

The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?
  • Yes
  • No

07

For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.
  • I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

08

Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?
  • Yes
  • No

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