Senior Services Director

Onslow County•Jacksonville, NC

About The Position

The Senior Services Director performs complex professional and administrative work directing and managing the County's Senior Center and related programs, including four nutrition sites. The role oversees the Senior Center, related programming and outreach, and the staff within the department. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant County Manager. The Director is expected to demonstrate the organization's core values of Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty, delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the social and economic characteristics of senior citizens in the County.
Thorough knowledge of recreational and cultural resources and facilities needed to deliver diverse programs and services to older adults.
General knowledge of regulations, procedures, laws, and the availability of appropriate state and federal grants for senior citizen activities and programs.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
Ability to lead staff from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials and the general public.
Ability to prepare technical and financial reports.
Ability to prepare and maintain records.
Bachelor's degree with coursework in business administration, public administration, human services, or a related field, and extensive experience as a professional working with senior citizens, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Facilitate a safe work environment where employees are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Manage performance and complete annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
Oversee daily operations of the County's Senior Center and related programming and outreach.
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs addressing the cultural, recreational, emergency, and informational needs of the community's senior citizens.
Take personnel and disciplinary actions and counsel staff regarding performance and personnel policies.
Prepare applications for available grant funding and complete monthly reimbursement reports.
Ensure the senior services agency meets state and federal licensure requirements.
Manage the Friends of the Aging Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Maintain necessary program files and records.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate the annual budget and monitor expenditures.
Perform assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
Perform related tasks as required.