A Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services, Public Health with a concentration in areas such as Clinical Practice, Programs Administration, Leadership, Health Care Management, or other relevant areas AND five (5) years of experience as an executive-level manager or administrator within a comparable human services or social services agency of size and scope, which includes: interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development; personnel administration and business operations; and budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and/or contracts. Qualifying experience must also include collaboration with community stakeholders, working with public officials, and full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate managers.
The Aging and Disabilities Department is searching for its new Assistant Director, Adult Protective Services. The Assistant Director of the Adult Protective Services Branch reports directly to the Chief Deputy Director, with the responsibility for implementing the vision of the Department and achieving organizational outcomes by developing and leading programs, initiatives, and systems related to services that meet the growing needs of an aging population. This position is also responsible for facilitating critical, mission-driven outcomes.
The Assistant Director develops and maintains a culture where employees are enthusiastically engaged and there is trust at all levels of the organization. This person provides organizational leadership, identifies, and resolves barriers to the success of initiatives/programs, and collaborates with other members of the executive team. The Assistant Director also provides effective and inspiring change management leadership for innovative, inclusive, accessible, and age-friendly initiatives and practices that drastically improve outcomes for the various populations we serve. The Assistant Director leads subordinate managers in data management and analysis to drive performance and data-driven decision-making across the Department.
The Assistant Director and team also spearhead a wide range of relationships and partnerships with State/federal agencies, County departments, community-based organizations, and a variety of external stakeholders that are critical to the success of programs and initiatives. Among the critical partnerships is the support of Adult Protective Services, Aging Network, Community Services, and the initiatives mentioned above.
This is an unclassified/at-will position. Interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure.