Director of Mobility and Mill Levy Services - AGING & DISABILITIES

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position directs and manages the Transportation and Mill Levy programs within the Aging & Disabilities department. The role involves overseeing a unit of 20 staff, including 7 direct reports, and ensuring accountability for expenditures through program monitoring and quality assurance. The Director works with staff to ensure adherence to all policies and regulations, maintains a focus on the needs of the populations served and service delivery trends, and continually strives to enhance programs, outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Social Work, Public Administration, Sociology or related field.
Minimum of five years’ experience in the field of aging, transportation, social services, administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Gerontology, Public Administration, Sociology or related field.
Transit Manager Certification.
Bilingual in English and a language other than English.

Responsibilities

Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and meet reporting requirements.
Oversee preparation and monitoring of contracts for services including goals, objectives and outcomes; issue corrective actions as needed.
Provide technical assistance to contracted providers.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with the aging, disability and transportation network.
Identify community needs for services and work towards addressing changes with service and program revisions as appropriate.
Provide information and education to the Aging Advisory Council, community partners, and organizations.
Assist in preparation and monitoring of the mill levy budget on a monthly and annual basis.
Fulfill obligations on Central Plains Coordinated Transit District (CTD) 9 Council, mandated by state law to coordinate services of transit providers in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties.
Oversee contractors providing transportation services to supplement services provided by the department and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assist in preparation and regular monitoring of the transportation program budget.
Oversee current transportation grants and adhere to Sedgwick County’s grant compliance policies and procedures along with state and federal grant requirements.
Regularly evaluate programming and ensure the programs meet high standards of excellence.
Maintain current knowledge of trends and best practices in transit services.
Identify opportunities for innovative and creative models of transportation programing at the local level.
Interview and hire staff for the Unit.
Coach and develop staff to maximize performance, outcomes, and sustain employee satisfaction and a content workforce.
Supervise, support and evaluate job performance.
Create a shared vision of organizational and operational excellence and engage with staff to make optimal use of skills and knowledge.