OCES Appoints New MassHealth Programs Director

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA... Samantha J. Sousa, a resident of Brockton, MA has been promoted to MassHealth Programs Director at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding towns.

 

As MassHealth Programs Director, Sousa will oversee MassHealth programs at OCES including Adult Family Care, Personal Care Management, Senior Care Options and One Care Plans. She will also oversee management staff and develop and implement procedures, standards and guidelines for program/department operations while ensuring program integrity and regulatory compliance. 

 

For three years prior to her promotion to MassHealth Programs Director, Sousa was the Home Care Program Assistant Manager, overseeing daily operations of the Home Care program and supervisory staff. Previous to that, Sousa was a Home Care Program Supervisor, where her responsibilities included supervising case managers who assess and set up services for older adults monitoring case files, assessments, and documentation to ensure compliance within Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) guidelines.

 

Sousa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stonehill College in Easton, MA, and she is currently attending a social work licensure program to obtain Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential. Sousa is a member of the American Society on Aging (ASA) and is an ASA RISE inaugural Fellow.

 

Sousa regularly attends community events such as open houses at Councils on Aging (COAs), Metro South Chamber of Commerce multicultural business forums and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce events, and is often present at informational sessions at assisted living facilities, insurance companies, women empowerment, and Pride events.

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.