Provides administrative direction to subordinate staff by developing and establishing short and long term program goals and objectives, administering and evaluating project assignments, providing interpretation of policies and law in the absence of precedents to resolve issues and achieve implementation of project goals and objectives. Interacts with legal, medical, and other entities to ensure compliance with program objectives and state and federal rules and regulations and achieve optimum results for clients. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews work performance to determine production levels and training needs of subordinate staff. Evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with state and federal regulations, and initiates corrective actions and/or program revisions. Serves on committees, workgroups, and task forces related to long-term care programs and departmental objectives. Reviews and approves various activity and statistical reports on programs. Researches and compiles survey and statistical data, progress reports, and identifies and prepares materials and resources for the purpose of raising public and provider awareness regarding state and federal aging programs. Develops program budgets, monitors expenditures during the fiscal year, coordinates budgets with fiscal officer, makes long range plans or budget projections based on program assessment needs, and adjusts expenditures as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.