Deputy Commissioner of Social Services

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive; Non-Competitive in County

Adopted: August 29, 1994 Revised: August 9, 2018

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES

DISINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for assisting the Commissioner in administering public assistance and care as defined in the Social Services Law. The incumbent may have agency-wide responsibility for assisting in the implementation of the mission of the department through the participation in the planning, development, and attainment of departmental objectives or by overseeing an assigned major functional area or program. The work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Social Services in accordance with established policies and objectives with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and executing assignments. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Assists the Commissioner in overseeing all phases of the Department's programs, including planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of the various units of administration for efficient and effective operation;

Assists in financial planning, including preparation of budgets, maintenance of fiscal controls, and submission of required reports to the local legislative body and the State;

May be assigned responsibility for overseeing and supervising the operation of a major functional area or program in the department; i.e. managed care, legal, JOBS;

Cooperates with representatives of the State Department of Social Services in the operation and development of the local Social Services district program;

Conducts public relations for the social services district and interprets the public welfare program to the community;

Cooperates with other agencies, both public and private, officials, and citizens in planning for community service;

Assists in resolution of complaints and inquiries registered by the employees and the public regarding department programs and policies;

Assists in developing programs and establishing policy for the effective operation of the agency;

Prepares reports and analysis of agency operations;

Makes hiring recommendations and oversees resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary actions;

At his/her request, represents the Commissioner at meetings with public officials and community groups, NYSDSS, and other departments;

Acts for the Commissioner in his/her absence.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CIIARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local public welfare laws, rules, and regulations; Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of social casework and public welfare administration; Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration; Working knowledge of public relations techniques; Working knowledge of personnel management practices; Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise social services activities on a large scale; Ability to prepare complex written and oral reports; Ability to assist in establishing agency policies and procedures; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and other governmental and private agencies; Good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and either:

(a) Five (5) years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in health, education, or social agency; three (3) years of which must have been in a satisfactory administrative or supervisory capacity; or

(b) Five (5) years of responsible full-time paid experience in an administrative or management position, where there is responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the work of a substantial staff working in several units or performing several separate functions.

NOTE: Your degree 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. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

NOTE:

1. Experience as local social services commissioner. Each year of experience as a chief executive officer of a social services district, within six (6) years immediately preceding the date on which he/she is appointed, shall be the equivalent of two (2) years of the above prescribed experience.

2. Post-graduate training. Post-graduate training at a recognized college or university in social work, public administration, hospital administration, educational administration, or business administration, shall be the equivalent, on a year for year basis up to two (2) years, of the above prescribed experience. However, no such post-graduate training shall be the equivalent of the administrative or supervisory experience prescribed in (a) above.

Qualifications are regulated by 18 NYCRR Sections 679.2-679.10

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,849.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $82,849