Adult Services Manager (OLTC, ADRC & APS)

JOB REOUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK Position is responsible to plan, direct, administer and coordinate service programs available to persons in multiple counties. Programs include Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (all ages in six counties). Adult Protective Services (18+ in one county) and Options for Long Term Care (all ages in two counties). Must have basic computer knowledge and knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment. Position is under the general supervision of Director of Human and Social Services. Position provides general supervision for multiple persons including professional and clerical. Position is housed within the Otero County Department of Human Services --- Adult Services. ## RESPONSIBILITY - Evaluate needs of the older population in PSA and seek to expand funding or services to meet the needs --- includes personal contact with affected persons and decision makers, public forums, designing, implementing and analyzing formal needs assessments. - Implement funded programs and monitor for fidelity to policies, rules, laws and program proposals --- includes ensuring compliance and issuing sanctions in somewhat complex political arena; includes responsibility to know and ability to interpret relevant laws and regulations to the public, agencies, case managers, facilities and the clients of each program. - Provide coordination and advocacy for adults in PSA with local, state and federal officials and agencies --- includes responsibility to remain up-to-date on changing laws at all levels, commenting on proposed or current legislation, educating officials and general public on needs and implications; educating and coordinating with other agencies serving similar populations. - Assume responsibility for writing project proposals including multi-year plans and evaluations of same in accordance with state and federal regulations. - Prepare and monitor budgets for Options for Long Term Care, Adult Protective Services and Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado to ensure appropriate expenditures according to federal and state regulations and audit requirements. - Work with staff and lay personnel in evaluating effect of funded programs and providing technical assistance to make changes as necessary. - Successfully complete required trainings. - Documentation and Record Keeping. - Committee Work --- local, state and federal. - Personnel issues and staff development planning and coordination. ## MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in public administration, social work, gerontology, or related field or Experience: Three years supervisory experience. General understanding of gerontology and the aging process a plus. ## SPECIAL REOUIREMENTS Valid Colorado State Driver's license and insurance Reliable transportation ## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB 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 'Pith disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed in a standard office environment requiring normal physical effort. Position requires sitting and driving for extended periods of time. Person must travel to remote and metropolitan areas in all types of weather. Other times, duties are performed in standard office environment. Person should demonstrate effective leadership skills, management of multiple programs, good oral and written communication skills. Person should have knowledge of personnel and staff development and a familiarity with private and public, local, state and federal agencies and the programs they administer. Person should have the desire to work with the older population and the ability to separate personal values from the job.