Aging & Disability Services (ADS) Policy Advisor
The Policy Advisor serves as the chief policy strategist and advisor to the Aging and Disability Services (ADS) Division Director. ADS is division of the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) and the federally designated Area Agency on Aging for Seattle–King County.
This position provides senior-level leadership and analysis on policies affecting older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. The Policy Advisor leads the division’s advocacy and public policy work, oversees a small team supporting two community advisory boards, and ensures alignment among local, regional, and state policy initiatives.
Working in partnership with other City departments, King County, community-based organizations, and state and federal partners, the Policy Advisor advances equitable programs and policies that promote health, dignity, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Policy Strategy
• Serve as the AAA Director’s primary advisor on public policy and systems-level initiatives related to aging and disability services.
• Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and budget proposals; assess implications for programs, funding, and clients.
• Draft policy briefs, memos, position statements, and legislative recommendations.
• Coordinate strategic alignment of ADS initiatives with department and city priorities.
Advocacy and External Relations
• Lead policy and advocacy strategies in collaboration with local, state, and national advocacy partners.
• Represent the AAA on regional, state, and federal coalitions, advisory groups, and workgroups focused on aging and disability policy.
• Maintain strong working relationships with local, state, and community partners to inform and advance shared priorities.
• Oversee policy team that supports two volunteer advisory boards, the ADS Advisory Council and the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders, which serve as the division’s advocacy and community engagement arms.
• Prepare accessible policy summaries, reports, and presentations for policy makers, advisory groups, and public audiences.
• Support internal and external communications related to aging policy, advocacy efforts, and community outreach.
• Represent Aging and Disability Services at community and government forums.
This position provides senior-level leadership and analysis on policies affecting older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. The Policy Advisor leads the division’s advocacy and public policy work, oversees a small team supporting two community advisory boards, and ensures alignment among local, regional, and state policy initiatives.
Working in partnership with other City departments, King County, community-based organizations, and state and federal partners, the Policy Advisor advances equitable programs and policies that promote health, dignity, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Policy Strategy
• Serve as the AAA Director’s primary advisor on public policy and systems-level initiatives related to aging and disability services.
• Analyze and interpret federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and budget proposals; assess implications for programs, funding, and clients.
• Draft policy briefs, memos, position statements, and legislative recommendations.
• Coordinate strategic alignment of ADS initiatives with department and city priorities.
Advocacy and External Relations
• Lead policy and advocacy strategies in collaboration with local, state, and national advocacy partners.
• Represent the AAA on regional, state, and federal coalitions, advisory groups, and workgroups focused on aging and disability policy.
• Maintain strong working relationships with local, state, and community partners to inform and advance shared priorities.
• Oversee policy team that supports two volunteer advisory boards, the ADS Advisory Council and the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders, which serve as the division’s advocacy and community engagement arms.
• Prepare accessible policy summaries, reports, and presentations for policy makers, advisory groups, and public audiences.
• Support internal and external communications related to aging policy, advocacy efforts, and community outreach.
• Represent Aging and Disability Services at community and government forums.