County Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· To maintain confidentiality in all appropriate functions.

· To provide effective direction and guidance to team leaders.

· To provide effective Quality Assurance coordinated with Agency Quality Assurance Coordinator.

· To conduct regular staff/team meetings, keeping staffs well informed of changes in policies and procedures, and follow communications with memo or email.

· To attend Circle of Support Meetings as needed (Residential) or invited.

· To be responsible (delegate) for operation, maintenance, cleanliness of buildings and vehicles within the county.

· To authorize purchase requisitions for up to $100.00 for county programs. Always consult with Director of Finance for purchases over $100.00. Consult with Executive Director for repairs/purchases for vehicles over $250.00.

· To make budget requests for local funds, attend budget hearings, and follow up on the budget requests.

· To make a minimum of once a month visits to each home.

· To monitor personal assistants within the homes of individuals supported.

· To be responsible (in conjunction with the Personal Funds Manager) for individuals’ finances following Personal Finance Guidelines. [Provides necessary oversight of AA to ensure completion of specific responsibilities]

· To interview and screen all applicants according to policies and procedures in conjunction with Team Leader.

· To assist with hiring, coaching, and evaluating all staff, within the county agency.

· To assign work to employees, recognizing individual strengths that maximize program effectiveness.

· To authorize leave requests, time sheets and verify correctness, and to deliver payroll as scheduled.

· To conduct new employee training/orientation (handbook, coaching, mentoring, assignments, specific needs, etc.)

· To be responsible for assisting agency training coordinator with new employee training and employee recertification in a timely manner.

· To show all visitors the programs as appropriate.

· To act as a liaison with parents, community, and other professional agencies.

· To attend board meetings.

· To delegate specifics to teams and other staffs as needed.

· To perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.

· A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Work, Special Education, or a closely related field

· Good driving record; current Class D license with F endorsement

· The County Administrator shall be self-directed, capable of supervising and working closely with other staff members.

· Knowledge of computer usage essential.

· It is strongly preferred that the individual filling the position reside in the county where employed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid orientation
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25