Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Director

Description

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Director develops and administers the operation of programs and services offered by the ADRC, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. This position performs complex leadership tasks, and oversees case management staff and community initiatives to support elderly and disabled citizens of Douglas County.

Full-time, exempt, based on 40 hours per week (2080 hours per year). $35.78 - $38.68 per hour reflects the normal hiring range for this position.

Douglas County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Directs the operations and administration of the ADRC; conducts planning activities that identify the needs of older people, people with disabilities and their support systems, and determines how to best meet those needs by maximizing resources.
• Develops, implements and maintains ADRC policies and procedures.
• Develops quality improvement programs for services provided by the ADRC.
• Monitors federal and state administrative policies and legislative initiatives for impact on the ADRC.
• Advises and makes recommendations to the ADRC Advisory Committee, Health and Human Services Board, and collaborates with various external committees on issues related to the target populations served by the ADRC.
• Provide orientation, training and ongoing education so they can effectively carry out their duties.
• Provides direct supervision to ADRC staff; delegates, monitors, supervises and approves activities of staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, competence and efficiency.
• Participates in staff hiring to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Ensures core functions of the ADRC are provided and meet contract requirements.
• Conducts staff performance evaluations; determines and arranges staff training and development.
• Assists in creating the ADRC budget and oversees the budget and financial management of the ADRC.
• Supervises record keeping procedures to ensure accurate and timely fiscal reporting.
• Develop and implement outreach and marking initiatives that promote ADRC services.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and at least one year of experience working with one or more of the client populations of the ADRC.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of community human service resources and means of access by people in need.
• Knowledge of program rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for health and human service programs, including client rights, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
• Knowledge of goals, principles, and practices of health and human service programs, program administration, and program goals and their intended impacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying abilities, interests, and concerns.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, development, and analysis of performance measurements.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department-specific documents.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, prepare performance evaluations, manage time off, and maintain personnel records.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position performs non-sedentary and sedentary work. Non-sedentary work includes walking distances on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs, standing and sitting, carrying a laptop computer and other materials simultaneously; and ability to lift up to 30 pounds. May require field visits, sometimes in buildings or terrain that is not handicapped accessible. Requirements include driving a vehicle to and from appointments. Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Test Requirements: Structured Interview; background investigation; references.