Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a)

?? We’re Hiring! Training/Event and Office Coordinator ?? The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a) is looking for an organized, motivated Training/Event and Office Coordinator to support our small, mission-driven team! This role offers part-time or full-time options with flexible, hybrid scheduling—perfect for those seeking work-life balance. Are you passionate about: ?? Supporting a mission-centered organization? ?? Organizing impactful training and events? ?? Delivering excellent service to aging and disability professionals statewide? Position Highlights: ?? Coordinate statewide education and training programs ?? Provide exceptional member services and office support ?? Flexible, hybrid hours (M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) ?? Competitive wages, paid parking, & benefits Ideal Candidates Have: ? 2+ years of experience in event planning & office administration ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with virtual platforms ? Strong organizational and time management skills ??Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our impactful team at o4a! ?? Apply via email: Send resume to Joanie Daly, [email protected] Find out more about our organization at www.ohioaging.org #Hiring #JobOpportunity #EventPlanning #OhioJobs #AgingAndDisability #FlexibleWork

The o4a Virtual Workshop Series has a brand new webinar! Providing the Best End-of-Life Care in 2024 and Beyond is being offered November 12-13, 2024. Registration is live, so register soon! For more information and to register, please go here: https://lnkd.in/gRfTDSPU

Congratulations to Direction Home's Chris Fagerstrom for winning the Area Agency on Aging Staff?Person of the Year Award at the?Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a)?conference last week! Chris has been with our Agency for over 25 years and serves as our Senior Vice President of Home & Community-Based Services. We value his collaborative leadership and advocacy!

Our team had an amazing experience at the 35th Annual Conference for Ohio’s Aging & Disability Network hosted by Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging - o4a. We gained valuable insights from the workshops, made meaningful connections with other agencies, and met a wide range of providers eager to support our region. A special shoutout to our very own David Evancho, who took the stage as a workshop speaker, sharing how the state budget impacts home care and assisted living providers—a critical topic for our community. Thank you, O4a, for an incredible conference and the chance to strengthen our mission to serve!

We're so excited to share that Grace Community Center has been recognized with one of this year's O4A Outstanding AAA Partnership of the Year awards! ?? It's truly heartwarming to see their hard work and dedication to the community shine through. They've been amazing in helping us deliver fresh food boxes to 200 residents in the Vistula Neighborhood. Did you know that residents there face challenges like 562% lower income and 80% lower housing ownership? Together, with the support from Healthy Aging Grant funds from Lucas County, we’re making a real difference for older adults 60+ to live Better & Longer!

Honored to accept the Outstanding Partnership Award from the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a), recognizing our collaboration with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to connect older residents to behavioral health services at the The Ohio State University College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. This collaborative effort not only addresses the immediate barriers to mental health services but also fosters a culture of openness and understanding. Our collective goal is to enhance the overall well-being of older adults across Central Ohio, ensuring accessible resources and support necessary to thrive across communities. #PartnershipforChange #BehavioralHealth #HealthEquity

USAging’s CEO Sandy Markwood, Amy Gotwals, Chief, Public Policy and External Affairs, and Marisa Scala-Foley, Director, Aging and Disability Business Institute, are on the ground in Chicago for the Region V AAA Meeting! This important gathering brings together leaders and staff from across the region to discuss innovative ways to better support older adults, caregivers and people with disabilities. We’re excited to collaborate and share ideas with our peers!

Ohio is well-represented today and happy to be among our Midwest colleagues!

Congratulations to all of our award winners at this year's Annual Conference! Outstanding Public Service Award: Director Ursel McElroy, Ohio Department of Aging Elected Official Awards: Senator Hearcel Craig Senator Jerry Cirino Representative Marilyn John Representative Darnell Brewer AAA Staff Person of the Year: Chris Fagerstrom, Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities Advocate of the Year Award: Hope Lane-Gavin, Ohio Association of Foodbanks AAA Partnership of the Year Awards: Buckeye Hills Regional Council and Noble and Monroe County Commissioners Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging and Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. and Grace Community Church #Awards #Conference #OhioAreaAgenciesonAging

We were honored to have Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging, presenting at our 35th Annual Conference last week. We welcomed Sandy with a donation to the USAging Disaster Relief Fund. By the end of the conference, Ohio's Area Agencies on Aging had raised $14,000! This contribution will assist our fellow agencies in Florida as they continue their incredible work despite the challenges they face. #OhioAreaAgenciesonAging #disasterrelief #conference #donation