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Commissioner of Social Services

Cayuga County New York
Auburn, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2027
Job details:
  • As the chief administrator of the Department of Social Services, the Commissioner must organize, direct, and coordinate the work of all employees, to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department’s multiple programs such as children and family services, adult services, foster care, financial resources as well as others defined in Social Services Law.
  • The Commissioner has complete control, subject to financial limitations imposed by the Cayuga County Legislature, over department operations and direction of personnel.
  • Major objectives of the Commissioner of Social Services and the department are to provide adequately for those unable to maintain themselves and to administer such care, treatment and service as may restore such persons to a condition of self-sufficiency.
  • Work is performed under the administrative direction of the County Legislature.
  • The incumbent does related work as required.

For the complete job description and to apply visit our website at Cayuga County Civil Service Employment Portal.

Salary : $103,532 - $121,802

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