Community Program Supervisor

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Closing Date: September 18th, 2025, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

Community Program Supervisor

Aging and Disability Resources Center (ADRC)

Hourly Range: $39.10 - $46.59

Job Summary: The Community Program Supervisor directs and oversees the community outreach and communication strategies, expanding the impact of ADRC services including, large and small public events, printed materials, ADRC website, social media, and other channels. This position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with businesses and community partners to expand the impact of the ADRC's goals and objectives to serve adults with disabilities and older adults. This position is responsible of supervising seven direct reports.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee outreach strategies by planning, preparing, and coordinating special projects, presentations, trainings, attending community events, and exhibit tables/booths to create public awareness of the services and resources available to adults with disabilities and older adults, and support the objectives of the governing board as well as leadership. Supervise the ADRC outreach team.
• Manage the Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) team. Enhance dementia education and care within the community. Ensure that the DCS State Work Plan objectives are met, meeting county and state reporting requirements for dementia programming.
• Manage the ADRC's external communications, include ADRC website, social media as well as digital and print materials. Train and oversee staff on the development and maintenance of these communication channels to optimize their performance and achieve communication objectives and ADRC strategy goals.
• Develop new partnerships and build on existing collaborations that expand the scope and impact of the outreach team, and its services. This includes partnerships with community service providers, public health departments, senior centers, health care providers, independent living and disabilities services providers, and community-based organizations.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate special projects and events to increase public knowledge of ADRC services to support objectives of the ADRC Governing Board, leadership, and reach target audiences.
• Conduct performance evaluations, develop, monitor performance objectives, and coordinate training activities. Direct and oversee all other staff activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, or in a closely related field.
• At least one (1) year of work experience in Community Outreach and/or project management in a Human Services field.

• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of experience with budget management.

• Basic knowledge of Titan and Adobe Acrobat.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Aging and Disabilities Resource Center department policies and procedures; very strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills and decision making skills; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff, customers, families, and partner agencies; ability to work with people of all social, economic and educational levels; very strong computer database skills and knowledge of social media platforms; ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 10lbs as needed.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.