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Job Description
Position/Program Information
The Aging and Disabilities Department is searching for its new Assistant Director, Adult Protective Services. The Assistant Director of the Adult Protective Services Branch reports directly to the Chief Deputy Director, with the responsibility for implementing the vision of the Department and achieving organizational outcomes by developing and leading programs, initiatives, and systems related to services that meet the growing needs of an aging population. This position is also responsible for facilitating critical, mission-driven outcomes.
The Assistant Director develops and maintains a culture where employees are enthusiastically engaged and there is trust at all levels of the organization. This person provides organizational leadership, identifies, and resolves barriers to the success of initiatives/programs, and collaborates with other members of the executive team. The Assistant Director also provides effective and inspiring change management leadership for innovative, inclusive, accessible, and age-friendly initiatives and practices that drastically improve outcomes for the various populations we serve. The Assistant Director leads subordinate managers in data management and analysis to drive performance and data-driven decision-making across the Department.
The Assistant Director and team also spearhead a wide range of relationships and partnerships with State/federal agencies, County departments, community-based organizations, and a variety of external stakeholders that are critical to the success of programs and initiatives. Among the critical partnerships is the support of Adult Protective Services, Aging Network, Community Services, and the initiatives mentioned above.
This is an unclassified/at-will position. Interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure.
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