TARCOG’s longtime elder law attorney LaTanya Rhines has announced her retirement that will be effective at the end of September.

“It’s time,” LaTanya said. “I love what I do, and I am going to miss my clients and co-workers.  I just feel like it’s time for me to move on to the next chapter in my life, and I am excited to see what new adventures lie ahead.”

LaTanya will retire after 25 years with TARCOG, serving thousands of clients throughout northeast Alabama. Her accomplishments and contributions to her community and state are many. Highlights include in 2020, Governor Ivey appointed LaTanya to the Alabama Family Trust’s (AFT) Board of Trustees, she currently serves as the board’s secretary.  She is a member of the Elder Law Section of the State Bar, and she serves as the chairman of the Guntersville Library Board, vice president of the Lakeview Community Civic Organization, and as clerk for her church.

Executive Director Michelle Jordan said the dedication and care that LaTanya has shown over the past 25years has been invaluable to the agency, but more importantly to the clients that TARCOG serves.

LaTanya will be missed, but to continue serving clients a search for a new elder law attorney is underway.

“We are in a hiring season, and this is just one of our openings,” Michelle said. “If you are a dedicated professional who enjoys helping others, TARCOG may have a job opportunity for your consideration.”

She said TARCOG eagerly welcomes problem solvers, creative thinkers, and service-minded team members to be a part of our mission and impact.

In addition to the elder law attorney, current job openings include:

• Medicaid Waiver Case Manager
• Grants Administrator

“At TARCOG, we do life-changing work every day,” Michelle said. “Our services improve the lives of over 700,000 residents throughout northeast Alabama.”

TARCOG strives for a supportive work environment dedicated to its core values:

• Service
• Initiative
• Accountability
• Transparent Communication

“We are striving to create a work environment at TARCOG that employees never want to leave,” Michelle says. Some of the benefits for all full-time employees include:

• Health insurance that is 100 percent paid for employee. Family coverage options are available for an out-of-pocket cost.
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Life insurance is 100 percent paid for employee
• Retirement Plan options
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Flexibility for remote and hybrid work, eligibility varies

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