Senior Services Director

Posting number: 5500-00020 SS DIR

Department: Senior Services

Division: Senior Services Administration

Job classification: Senior Services Director

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Social Services, Management, Community and Social Services

Summary

Performs complex professional and administrative work directing and managing the County's Senior Center and related programs to include four nutrition sites, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant County Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of duties

• Facilitates a safe work environment where employees are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Manages performance and completes annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Oversees the daily operation of the county's Senior center and all related programming and outreach.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to meet the cultural, recreational, emergency, and informational needs of the senior citizens of the community.
• Takes personnel action and implements disciplinary actions; counsels staff regarding performance and employee personnel policies.
• Prepares applications for funding through available grant programs; completes monthly reports for reimbursement.
• Assures that senior services agency meets licensure requirements from state and federal agencies.
• Manages Friends of the Aging Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit.
• Maintains necessary files and records concerning program.
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates annual budget and monitors expenditures.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the social and economic characteristics of senior citizens in the county; thorough knowledge of the recreational and cultural resources and facilities needed for the delivery of diverse programs and services to the aged; general knowledge of the regulations, procedures, laws and availability of appropriate State and Federal grants for senior citizen activities and programs; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to lead a staff of diverse backgrounds; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials and the general public; ability to prepare technical and financial reports; ability to prepare and maintain records.

Supplemental information

Bachelor's degree with coursework in business administration, public administration, human services, or related field and extensive experience as a professional working with senior citizens, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity,budget and market considerations.

If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it witha previousapplication.