Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Under the supervision of the County Administrator, plans, promotes, and directs diverse programs to meet the needs of the elderly population in Newaygo County.  Provides leadership and exerts initiative on behalf of the Agency, the Board, staff, and volunteers and conveys direction and mission throughout the Agency and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directly and through subordinate managers, administers personnel functions for a large staff of full and part-time employees and volunteers, including hiring, termination, discipline, performance evaluations, and training.
• Analyzes community needs and identifies needed programs and services. Secures funds for the agency through preparing grant proposals, making presentations, and soliciting community donations. Documents unmet needs of senior citizens so that funds in the coming year can be properly allocated.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires staff. Assigns staff and provides them with training and development and performance evaluations consistent with County personnel policies, negotiated labor contracts, and Department policies, standards and procedures.
• Monitors staff on compliance with program goals and standards and provides guidance on meeting objectives and ensures that services are being delivered appropriately.
• Develops financial plans to ensure the viability of Department programs, taking into consideration Federal and State grants, County millage, and public and private donations. Prepares preliminary budgets of considerable size that span multiple fiscal years based on past experience and future expectations. Defends the proposed budget before the Commission. Monitors the Department budget throughout the year to ensure that expenditures are within budget guidelines.
• Holds staff meetings on a regular basis so that any misinterpretation of program guidelines can be dealt with efficiently and expediently. Keeps staff abreast of the results of their efforts.
• Coordinates programs and activities with other local service providers serving senior citizens in the County and in the region to ensure integrated and comprehensive service delivery while preventing duplication of effort.
• Enhances community understanding of Department programs and promotes department services through presentations to community groups and other interested parties.  Represents the interests of the County, at the direction of the Board of Commissions and County Administrator, on various boards, committees and organizations.
• Keeps accurate records in preparation for Federal, State, and regional audits of books and program services.
• Responsible for all administrative functions including policy analysis and development and program planning and evaluation.
• Attends training sessions and meetings as requested by various funding sources. Monitors changes at the Federal, State, regional, and local levels regarding funds.
• Performs other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Seven years of highly responsible administrative, supervisory experience; which includes personnel administration, budgeting, program development and oversight. Previous experience working with programs for senior citizens is preferred.