Employment Opportunities
At Area 10 you can use your talents to make a difference in the community and gain valuable experience at the same time. We are currently seeking applicants for the positions listed below. Please contact us at (812) 876-3383 for additional information.
This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring the safe operation of a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services and the effective transportation of all passengers. Performance of these duties must be conducted in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations, including U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Operates a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations and policies and ensures the safe and timely transportation of all passengers.
- Assists passengers as needed in the boarding and disembarking of the vehicle in order to ensure the safety of all passengers, including assistance during vehicle evacuation, as necessary.
- Boards and disembarks passengers, including those using common wheelchairs or other mobility devices, requiring the use of lift equipment and securement systems according to the system’s policies and procedures in order to ensure the safety of all passengers.
- Completes daily paperwork using pen or pencil, as required, to ensure accurate reporting and records.
- Completes daily pre-trip inspection using the required inspection checklist to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the vehicle.
- Regularly inventories vehicle equipment and supplies; reports restocking needs in accordance with the system’s established procedure in order to maintain a safe, functional vehicle.
- Fuels the vehicle; ensures that all vehicle systems are properly shut down; visually inspects the interior for any items left by passengers; locks the vehicle to maintain security.
- Regularly cleans interior of vehicle to maintain a sanitary environment for passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle
- Clean vehicle interior, including wheelchair brackets, using a vacuum or broom.
- Mop and dry, as necessary, vehicle interior.
- Clean windows using window cleaner.
- Empty trash from inside the vehicle.
- Disinfect vehicle arm rests, seats, handrails, dashboard, instrument panel, etc. using disinfectant cleaner.
- Cleanup of blood and other bodily fluids, as needed, sanitizing with disinfectant cleaner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have the ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull.
- Must have normal hearing, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. hearing aid).
- Must have normal vision, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. glasses or contacts).
- Must be free from fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, or seizures.
- Must have the ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
- Must have the ability to endure extended periods of driving.
- Must have the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Must have the ability to tolerate exposure to dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Must have the ability to exert up to 20-50 pounds of force, occasionally, and/or 10-26 pounds of force frequently.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Note: These physical requirements are not meant to replace those specified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 391.41 “Physical qualifications for drivers.” All FMCSA physical requirements must also be met.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Must have the ability to determine vehicle travel path to ensure safe and timely transportation of passengers.
- Must have the ability to evaluate and determine proper action in situations that may pose a safety risk.
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate, including:
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Knowledge of English language; and
- Ability to effectively communicate required action to passengers in situations that pose a safety risk.
- Must have the ability to comply with current traffic and driver safety regulations as well as all other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and system policies.
- Must possess strong organizational skills.
- Must have the ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Must have the ability to learn, understand, and follow all public transit routes/schedules.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The driver’s hours of work and work schedule vary. The position requires being seated for extended periods of time while operating a motor vehicle, interrupted by frequent standing in order to assist passengers. While driving and/or assisting passengers, the driver will need to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull. The position may also require exposure to varied weather conditions, temperatures, and light levels. The position requires frequent interaction with the public. The position may require maneuvering the vehicle in congested traffic and within areas of restricted space.
EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) required with a passenger endorsement
- Must possess and maintain a good driving record meeting or exceeding system established driver eligibility standards.
“The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume, and professional references to board@area10agency.org.
Our Mission
The mission of Area 10 Agency on Aging is to serve as a leader in providing resources, solutions and connections for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers living in Monroe and Owen counties.
Organizational Overview
We deliver on our mission by listening to older adults’ needs, identifying and coordinating resources, and planning, developing and implementing programs or services for older adults, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. We strive to effectively and efficiently use resources to support a high and continuing quality of life so individuals can live in their home-space of choice.
Area 10 is a private, nonprofit corporation organized in 1978, with 501©3 designation since 1981. We are part of a national network of more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging, which were formed in response to the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965. Though we receive some Title III federal grant funds to help us achieve our mission, Area 10 relies on a quilt work of state and local grants, contract services, and private donations to achieve our daily work. Our current budget is around $4.5 Million.
The Executive Director reports to a volunteer board of directors, which consists of representatives from our service area. The board meets monthly and utilizes the Carver Model of Governance. In addition to the board, an advisory council comprised of area older adults or their representatives offers input to the agency.
Some of Area 10’s services
Overall, we directly serve more than 3,400 older adults each year. We support a strong core of staff who lie at the center of our ability to provide such important services. Likewise, Area 10 regularly engages and relies upon more than 200 volunteers who help with ongoing program services as well as one-time and annual events. Overseeing programs and services is part of the Executive Director’s core responsibility and some include:
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Our ADRC provides a one-stop shop for free, objective information about services and supports for older adults, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. We help identify needs and offer options with things like affordable housing, Medicare counseling, transportation, prescription drug plan assistance, in-home services and more.
Nutrition Programs
Area 10 provides nutrition support through three main programs: congregate meal sites, home delivered meals, and our Mobile Food Pantry. We operate four congregate meal programs in our two-county area, where older adults can enjoy a free, nutritionally balanced meal and socialization, with programming like balance classes and games. We deliver hot (and frozen to reheat later) meals, also in both counties. We operate a Mobile Food Pantry where we deliver supplemental groceries monthly to homebound individuals. If they have a pet, we also gather and deliver companion animal food.
Transportation
For over 30 years Area 10 has operated a public transportation program called Rural Transit. We extend beyond our core service area and operate in Monroe, Owen, Putnam and Lawrence counties. Rural Transit provides demand response (door to door) transportation to anyone Monday through Friday 6 am to 6 pm.
Care Management
For individuals who are nursing home level of care, our Care Management program helps individuals best meet their individual needs, whether through their own resources and informal supports and/or through other sources of subsidy for which they may qualify. Staff work with individuals to develop and maintain a person-centered care plan to meet their needs and can include: attendant care, home delivered meals, emergency call button, homemaker services, respite care, home modifications and more.
Affordable Senior Housing
Area 10 operates two affordable apartment complexes for individuals 55 years and older. All apartments are below market rents and have income limits set annually by Department of Housing and Urban Development for 30-60% area median income to ensure they are available for individuals with lower incomes. We own and manage Edgewood Village Apartments in Ellettsville, a complex comprised of one- and two-bedroom units. We manage Dodds-Wiley Apartments in Bloomington, owned by Perry Township Trustee and comprised of 11 two-bedroom units. Area 10 Development Corporation, solely owned by Area 10 Agency on Aging, owns Edgewood Village Apartments. We are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the properties.
Senior Center(s)
At our Ellettsville location, we operate the Endwright Center, which provides a supportive environment for active adults to enhance their health and well-being through fitness and quality programming. Intended to provide access to individuals with fixed income, a small annual fee of $45 is all that is required to be a “member.” Programming includes evidence-based classes like balance, chair and floor yoga, Tai Chi, watercolor painting, fiber arts, discussion groups, field trips and outings, games and more. In 2019, Area 10 partnered with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department to pilot Endwright East Active Living Community Center, which is currently housed at the College Mall. Endwright East also provides responsive, quality programming for seniors, but has no annual cost or access to fitness equipment.
Area 10 provides many other services and programs to meet our neighbors’ needs.
Opportunity
As the only local organization dedicated to meeting the needs of seniors, Area 10 delivers a broad, unique array of services and maintains a strong reputation as being community-centered and people-focused. The next Executive Director will serve more than 3,400 participants through over 15 programs with an annual budget of $4.5 Million, braiding together 27+ funding sources. The Executive Director must continue to present a strong, servant leader presence in support of over 50 staff and sustain open communication and lead through example. We know that the Area 10 staff stay because they care about what we do at its core and are our greatest treasure.
Our organization has a history of excellent audits and is financially healthy. We currently operate with cash on hand equivalent to 11 operating months and fiscal liquidity (current assets/current liabilities) of 24.41, an increase from 4.03 at 2017 fiscal year close.
The next Executive Director will need to assess all current assets, including the office building we own, and technology systems utilized, both hardware and program-specific supported software. This position does not have a separate human resources, marketing or development staff; therefore, the new E.D. will be wearing many hats and utilizing the talents of staff and volunteers to grow and secure the strength of our operations. The needs of individuals we serve are shifting. Area 10 must remain connected to those changing needs and responsive with community collaborations and initiatives. The E.D. must be equally approachable by clients and staff as by our volunteers, general community members, partners, and funders.
Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume, and professional references to board@area10agency.org.
DESCRIPTION:
Area 10 Agency on Aging was established in 1978, as part of a network of more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging across the United States. As a local private nonprofit, Area 10 Agency’s mission is to serve as a leader in providing resources, solutions and connections for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers living in Monroe and Owen counties. The Executive Director is the leader of the agency and expected to be a servant leader. With an annual budget over $4,400,000, the agency operates with a complexity of federal, state, and local funding, as well as private donations and a separate senior housing limited liability corporation.
The Executive Director reports to a volunteer board of directors operating under the Carver Model of governance. The Executive Director provides leadership for the agency and is accountable for planning, developing, coordinating and administering the programs and projects. The Executive Director must be passionate about the agency’s mission and work collaboratively with agency management in the ongoing fulfillment of the mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
- Demonstrates vision and effectiveness in development systems and long-term plans with concrete strategies for all programs and services, including the biennial Area Plan
- Leads and manages a team while fostering an empowering organizational climate that develops and enhances staff morale and talents
- Identifies opportunities for the agency to leverage cross-program strengths and to take advantage of new opportunities or partnerships to address community challenges
- Establishes effective decision-making processes that will enable the agency to achieve goals and objectives
- Cultivates a transparent working relationship with the board, staff, and partners to ensure open communication on issues affecting the agency, including fiscal and programmatic matters
- Serves as a non-voting member of the Area 10 Council on Aging and prepares reports and responses to information requests
Fiscal Management
- Develops and manages the organization’s overall finances, including budget analysis, ensuring the agency has the resources needed to fulfill its mission
- Works in collaboration with the board and development committee to maintain and build agency resources through partnerships and fundraising activities
- Pursues and oversees additional funding sources, including grant writing
- Oversees implementation of all grants and approves all required grant reporting
Operational Management
- Oversees and supervises the implementation and evaluation of all agency programs, services and contracts, including reporting as needed
- Demonstrates excellent business management through a commitment to fiscal and programmatic integrity and excellent administrative skills
- Supervises the hiring, training, and developing of the Area 10 Agency staff, including ensuring periodic written evaluations are conducted for every employee
- Administers all agency policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal guidelines
- Ensures compliance with regulations regarding human resources, privacy, accounting, advocacy, fundraising and certifications
- Reviews and signs all contracts, grant agreements, financial reports, plans, and hiring and termination documents
- Serves as the Registered Agent for the Area 10 Council on Aging of Monroe and Owen Counties, Inc. and President of the Area Ten Development Corporation, Inc. and Edgewood Village Apartments, Inc.
Advocacy
- Advocates for older adults and individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers in Monroe and Owen counties
- Stays informed on pending and existing legislation that may impact the agency and shares relevant information with the board and other stakeholders as necessary and appropriate
- Coordinates activities with legislative issues, including writing or discussing issues with the board, participants, stakeholders and community leaders
- Fosters a collaborative environment through partnerships with government entities, private sector agencies and community-based organizations to expand and improve services to seniors and individuals with disabilities.
DESIRED SKILLS AND TALENTS:
- Excellent written and oral communication with diverse populations and purposes, including fostering trust-based relationships with staff and community
- A strong background in financial management, with a proven track record of creating and overseeing a complex budget, of assessing an agency’s financial performance and health, and of identifying and implementing new strategies for increasing revenues and containing costs.
- Demonstrated strategic thinker and problem solver
- Proven track record of exceptional management abilities, including multiple programs and diverse funding streams
- Experience with nonprofit board relations
- Minimum bachelor’s degree with preference in public administration, business, human/social services and/or gerontology. Master’s degree strongly desired.
Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume, and professional references to board@area10agency.org.
Area 10 Agency on Aging is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment or any matter related directly or indirectly to employment because of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry. Area 10 Agency on Aging complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, as applicable, and all other non-discrimination regulations of the U.S. Government.
