ADRC​/Aging Director

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide supervision, administrative direction, staff development, and quality assurance for the Washburn County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Unit on Aging programs. These services are designed to meet the needs of the older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities of Washburn County. The Director position administers the continuity and effectiveness of agency services in conformity with Federal and State Law, as well as State and local policy and procedures.

The Director is the overall supervisory manager of operations, providing leadership for the staff and volunteers of the Washburn County ADRC/Aging programs. This work involves extensive contact with area service providers, businesses, county agencies, community leaders, organizations, elected officials, and appointed committees/councils. The Director oversees the county assigned position of Mass Feeding for the Washburn County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in case of a local or nation emergency.

The work is performed under the policy direction of Aging and Disability Resource Center Committee and the County Board of Supervisors. The position is responsible for organization and facilitation of the state required advisory committees, which include ADRC Governing Board, Aging Citizens Advisory Committee, and the Nutrition Advisory Committee.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or directed.

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of the ADRC/Aging programs to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to county residents.
• Propose, develop, recommend, and administer the annual ADRC/Aging operating budget.

• Provide direct supervision and support to the ADRC/Aging staff.

• Maintain a high level of departmental performance, quality, interest, cohesion and momentum in accordance with Federal, State and local government regulations.
• Conduct public hearings or surveys to identify the needs of the elderly, disabled, and caregivers to best meet their needs by maximizing resources and minimizing duplication and waste.
• Establish and maintain positive relations with staff, volunteers, community members, program participants, news media representatives, local/state/federal organizations, and other agencies.
• Act as a liaison for Washburn County residents age 60+, caregivers, and adults with disabilities to the Aging & Disability Committee and County Board members.

• Work with committee chairs and department heads to prepare agenda items pertinent to the aging and disability communities as needed.

• Attend and participate in staff, county, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with other agencies and coordinate activities outside of the office which result in development of comprehensive services and resources available to the elderly, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
• Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, trainings, and maintain knowledge of current programs, legislation, and programs relevant to the aging, disability, and caregiver populations.
• Maintain membership in professional associations and local organizations.
• Prepare agency ADRC, Aging, and Transportation plans, hearings, and reports as required for each program.
• Plan, organize, promote, participate, and attend various informational, recreational, social activities, meetings, and events for the elderly, disabled, and caregiver populations.
• Market aging, disability, and caregiver programs and accomplishments to maintain visibility as a positive community force.
• Identify gaps in services needed by older people and provide leadership in developing services and programs, including recruitment and training of volunteers.
• Assist in the process of hiring and monitoring contracted services and providers.
• Develop and implement agency policies and…