Divisions of the Department of Aging
The Department of Aging is organized into eight divisions, each of which performs or supports a critical function of the agency or the aging network.
- The Communications & Government Outreach Division coordinates the public relations and media outreach programs of the department. Staff plan special events and recognitions and create and distribute educational and informative publications, articles and other resources. The division publishes Boomerang, Aging Connection and Aging Issues, produces "Finer With Age," a monthly television talk show, maintains this Web site and manages the Golden Buckeye program.Staff also monitor legislation that impacts older Ohioans and their families and provide information to legislators.
Manager: Jennifer Seidel
- The Community Long-Term Care Division (CLTCD) manages community-based Medicaid-related programs to provide a cost efficient high-quality alternative to receiving services in a nursing facility. Programs include the PASSPORT Home and Community Based Waiver Program, the self-directed Choices waiver program, the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and the Assisted Living Waiver Program. The Preadmission Review program, also overseen by the division, ensures that individuals understand the options available to them and facilitates access to these options.
Manager: Judy Patterson
- The Elder Rights Division (ERD) safeguards the rights of consumers of long-term care and other services throughout Ohio. The division houses the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, whose mission is to seek resolution of problems and advocate for home care consumers and residents of long-term care facilities, with the goal of enhancing their quality of life and care. The division coordinates legal and benefits assistance and manages the Long-term Care Consumer Guide, which provides information about Ohio nursing homes and residential care facilities.
Manager: Beverley Laubert
- The Executive Division directs the daily operation of the department, sets goals, guides policy and represents the agency to partners, constituents and decision makers. Staff represents the department in any legal activity and handles all public records requests, labor arbitrations and hearings before administrative forums. The division oversees rule-writing for all program areas, drafts budget concepts, proposes and analyzes legislative language and reviews testimony.
Director: Bonnie Kantor-Burman
- The Fiscal Division monitors the programs, services and administrative entities that receive funding through the department. Fiscal staff ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes and policies; process payments to vendors and subrecipients, and manage the department's administrative resources, purchasing, revenue, travel and inventory. They also track spending, prepare and monitor the biennial budget, manage the grants process for funds passed through the department and conduct annual internal accounting control reviews.
Manager: Mike Luers
- The Human Resources Division (HRD) supports the staff of the Department to ensure the day-to-day operations of the agency. Staff performs all functions of human resources management, including hiring new employees, processing payroll and benefits, and staff development.
Manager: Stephanie Loucka
- The Information Services Division (ISD) provides for the technological needs of the department and the aging network. Staff design, implement and support the department's primary network as well as specialized information infrastructures (i.e., databases, applications, T1 communications) for agency programs and entities. They purchase, configure and maintain desktop and network computer equipment and software systems for the department, and provide help desk services and specialized training programs for employees and partners. Staff also provide facility management, including maintenance of office space, furniture and equipment; and facilitates mail, reception, records retention and telecommunications services.
Manager: David Saunders
- The Older Americans Act Programs Division (OAAPD) supports the development and management of a comprehensive and coordinated system of community services including meals and food and emergency preparedness. Staff administer and monitor programs supported by Older Americans Act and related state funds, coordinate development of the State Plan on Aging and compile reliable data for program management, advocacy and reporting. The division also coordinates the department's housing, energy, employment, transportation, care coordination, caregiver and health and wellness programs, civic engagement and other initiatives.
Manager: Marc Molea
