Lee-Russell Council of Governments
2207 Gateway Drive
Opelika, AL 36801-6834
Main Office: (334) 749-5264
Fax: (334) 749-6582
Age Line: 1-800-243-5463 (1-800-AGELINE)
Public Transit: 334-749-9092 or 1-800-743-3739 (1-800-RIDE PEX)
News
Auburn-Opelika Kicks Off 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan Development
Opelika, Ala. (March 18, 2025) – The Lee-Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG) Planning and Economic Development Department, in partnership with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., is excited to announce the launch of the development of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (AOMPO) 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). READ MORE
Job Openings
Medicaid Waiver Case Manager (Full-time)
Medicaid Waiver Case Manager (Full-time)
Under direction of the Area Agency on Aging Director, enrolls clients, implements and monitors care plans; maintains accurate and complete record of clients’ case file, case management activities, and service billing for the Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver. Conducts monthly face-to-face visit with each client. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists with other Aging programs as needed, to include SHIP, ADRC, and Senior Center activities.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in social work preferred or closely related field. Current State of Alabama Case Manager preferred or the ability to earn the State of Alabama Case Manager certification after hire. Willing to submit to pre-employment background investigation.
Open Vacancy
Posted: 8/15/2025
End date for applications: 8/29/2025, 4:00 pm
Requirements: Must hold bachelor’s degree in social work (preferred) or closely related field.
Salary Band 3: $22.65 per hour – $32.95 per hour
Submit cover letter, resume, and references by 8/29/2025 to:
Lisa Sandt, Executive Director
Lee-Russell Council of Governments
2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
lsandt@lrcog.com
EOE
Please e-mail Jeanna Thomas at jthomas@lrcog.com if you would like to see a copy of job description.
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) & Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Director (Full-time)
The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) & Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Director serves the Lee Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) region. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and evaluating ENP programming (to include senior center staff, support staff, and Home-Delivered Meals [HDM] case manager), training and education efforts, and interaction with service agencies and the communities served by the ENP.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, or related field, and at least three years of experience in social work or related programs. Experience in supervising staff and coordinating the activities of a program is preferred. Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background investigation.
Open Vacancy
Posted: 8/18/2025
End date for applications: 8/29/2025, 4:00 pm
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, or related field and at least three years of experience in social work or related program.
- Required to attend meetings at night, travel to workshops, speaking engagements, and other official functions, which may require overnight travel.
- Required to work nonstandard hours occasionally to complete job duties.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Experience hiring, managing, training, and supervising staff preferred.
Salary Band 4 (Exempt): $57,834 – $81,396
Submit cover letter, resume, and references by 8/29/2025 to:
Lisa Sandt, Executive Director
Lee-Russell Council of Governments
2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
lsandt@lrcog.com
EOE
Please e-mail Jeanna Thomas at jthomas@lrcog.com if you would like to see a copy of job description.
Planning and Economic Development Specialist (Full-time)
As a Planning and Economic Development Specialist, you will provide local governments, non-profits, and other public organizations with urgently needed expertise and assistance. You will be working to help these entities assess their needs and develop projects or programs. You will also help them find, obtain, and administer federal and state grants. You will also assist in the development of regional plans developed by LRCOG.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s in planning, urban studies, public admin, economics, business admin, or another related field. You must possess a valid driver’s license and have at least two (2) years of related work experience in urban or regional planning, community development, or economic development. Experience with grant writing and administration is preferred.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in planning, urban studies, public admin, economics, business admin, or another related field.
- Required to work nonstandard hours occasionally to complete job duties.
- A valid driver’s license.
- at least two (2) years of related work experience in urban or regional planning, community development, or economic development. Experience with grant writing and administration is preferred.
Qualifications and other information are available here.
Watch this space for career openings at Lee-Russell Council of Governments.