Director, Division of Aging and Disability Services
DIRECTOR, DIVISON OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Reporting to the Human Services Director, the Division Director of Aging and Disability Services is responsible for the overall administration of Kenosha County’s aging and disability services, adult protective services, and specialized transportation. The Director will lead a team involving direct staff and contracted agencies to plan, manage, and coordinate the division’s programs and budget, monitoring outcomes and assuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards of services. This individual will be the department’s liaison to stakeholders and policymakers involved with the populations served by the division.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $95,415 – $113,589 annually
Position Summary and Job Duties
• Leads and administers the operations of the division, developing, communicating, and reviewing goals and expectations for direct-report staff and contracted services
• Assures that division services are customer focused, consumer centered, and culturally respectful
• Initiates and participates in local meetings and events to understand constituent needs and engage with stakeholders for coordination and service improvement
• Oversees the development and monitoring of the Kenosha County’s Aging Plan, state contracts, and grants
• Participates in provider selection and contracting process
• Participates in budget development, expense review, and revenue generating strategies
• Participates in grant identification and proposal development
• Maintains a positive relationship with state staff; participates directly or assures representation of the division at state meetings
• Presents reports to citizen oversight and County Board committees
• Assures quality review of all programs and participation in quality improvement strategies
• Responds to, meets with, and provides coaching of staff to address difficult consumer issues and complaints
• Recommends members and holds meetings of the Commission on Aging and Disability in accordance with state requirements
• Facilitates staff and management meetings
• Assures that materials and communications emanating from the division meet the highest level of accuracy and professionalism
• Assures compliance of division activities with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements
• Reviews proposed legislation and policy and communicates their impact on the populations served in a non-partisan manner in accordance with county policy
• Performs other work as required or assigned
Success Factors
Knowledge of:
• Community stakeholders and resources
• Best practices, current research, and funding trends and sources
• Understanding of evidence-based principles and programs
Skill in:
• Verbal and written communication
• Leadership
• Creative thinking
• Customer service
• Advocacy
Ability to:
• Work productively with local boards and committees, state staff, and policy makers
• Work with diverse groups
• Remain courteous and professional at all times
• Apply currently accepted leadership principles with direct supports and teams
• Lead and develop a diverse workforce and promote a sense of belonging for all staff
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
• Master’s Degree in human services, public administration, or related field
• 5 years of experience working at a management level in public sector human services
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Benefits
• Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally.
Selection Process
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Drug Screen – Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
To learn more about the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Services, please visit: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/155/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, August 2, 2024.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is E13 (Min. $95,415 – Max. $131,763 annually).
This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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