Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services
Salary Range: $95,933 - $106,759

This is a provisional position in the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services pending a future Civil

Service Exam. This is an administrative and management position responsible for the planning, initiating, coordinating,

monitoring, and evaluating of a variety of services/programs to help individuals and families with special needs. This position

will chair a sub-committee of the Health and Human Services Cabinet. Work is performed under the general direction of the

Commissioner of Behavioral and Community Health and the Deputy Commissioner of Behavioral and Community Health for

Mental Hygiene, and in accordance with rules and regulations of New York State. The Director of Special Needs Services will

have wide latitude for exercising independent judgment in applying professional knowledge and expertise to specialized

problems and issues. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel. This position is expected to work non-

routine hours beyond the normal work week as needed.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Evaluates county activities and programs, especially those within the Human Services Departments including the Department of

Behavioral and Community Health and the Department of Community and Family Services; assists with the development of

procedures to ensure program alignment with goals that are inclusive to special needs; determines the extent and availability of

services to individuals and families with special needs and maintains a database of special needs services available in Dutchess

County; makes policy recommendations to county services/programs for individuals and families with special needs based on

interpretation of collected data/information; prepares and administers grants for special needs services/programs addressing the

identified needs and gaps in services; prepares and submits plans for comprehensive special needs services/programs to be

reviewed by the Health and Human Services Cabinet, the County Executive, the Legislature and our Health and Human Services

Community partners; supervises the compilation of data and preparation of reports concerning economic, sociological and other

conditions as they relate to the problems of individuals and families with special needs; responsible for office operations

including procedures, budget preparations and policies; manages and coordinates the role of the county in both community and

special events, such as Special Olympics; advises and assists local/regional municipalities, public and private agencies/service

providers in the development, coordination, promotion and administration of services/programs for individual and families with

special needs; works with county departments to evaluate and develop an emergency preparedness plan specifically pertaining to

individuals and families with special needs; assists Communication Director in the preparation of news and publicity releases,

radio announcements, and other public relations materials; organizes and manages interdepartmental training for Single Point of

Access (SPOA) on topics related to individuals and families with special needs; works with the Office of Central and Information

Services (OCIS) and Communications Director to create/maintain special needs website portal; meets with and addresses a

variety of individuals and groups on the needs, problems and services/programs and acts as a liaison between individuals and

families with special needs and service providers; provides oversight of the County’s Early Intervention and Special Education

Pre-School Program; assists in the development of focus groups for specific special needs areas such as youth, families, seniors,

and veterans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Master's degree in social work, public administration, hospital administration,

educational administration or business administration and three (3) years of full-time paid work

experience at a health, education or social agency within the human services field in an

administrative or supervisory capacity;

OR: (B) Bachelor's degree in social work, public administration, hospital

administration, educational administration or business administration and four (4) years of full-time

paid work experience at a health, education or social agency within the human services field in an

administrative or supervisory capacity;

OR: (C) Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of full-time paid work experience at a

health, education, or social agency within the human services field in an administrative or

supervisory capacity;

OR: (D) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience between the limits of (A) and (C)

above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or

specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

NOTE: You must provide a legible copy of your college transcript(s) for each college attended. Transcript(s) must show your

name; your student identification number; the name of the issuing school; the type of degree received, if any; the date the degree,

if any, was conferred; full course names; credit hours; grade earned for each course; and a cumulative Grade Point Average

(G.P.A.). Transcripts can be submitted in person, by email to HRExams@DutchessNY.gov or by postal mail to Dutchess County

Human Resources, Exams Unit, 22 Market Street, 5th Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the

position.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some

positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany

each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 3/25/2022

Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

OR

Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,

and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer

Posted: 3/11/2022