RUNAWAY COORDINATOR 1549

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Bureau, an employee in this class is responsible for the overall coordination of activities and support services of various functioning units of the Runaway Youth Program throughout Suffolk County. The position in this class differs from other Social Service positions in that this position is specifically for the coordination of the Runaway Youth Program. The incumbent exercises a considerable amount of independent judgement and initiative in the performance of the required work, which is reviewed by an administrative superior through the submission of written reports and conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates activities interdepartmentally between Youth Bureaus, The Department of Social

Services, The Police Department, County departments and private agencies;

Coordinates and monitors the program operations of agencies participating in the runaway and homeless youth services project in cooperation with Town Youth Bureaus;

Assures that inquiries concerning available shelter space, transportation, and services can be

responded to 24 hours a day, and maintains current information regarding operational

programs, available beds, etc.;

Coordinates interdepartmental studies and preparation of reports, concerning organization, policy, Procedures, for the purpose of revision, information, updating and improvement of the

overall program.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of coordinating a county-wide youth program; thorough knowledge of the range and quality of services available to runaway and homeless youth in Suffolk County; good knowledge of the causative factors which precipitate children and youth running away or being “throwaways”; good knowledge of Federal and State Programs available to the related areas of this program which could be engendered and used as a useful supplemental resource; ability to secure broad community support in cooperation with local and municipal Youth Bureaus from private and public sectors to develop and coordinate county-wide services for runaway and homeless youth; ability to work cooperatively with the personnel of other agencies in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either

(A) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in adolescent social work; or,

(B) Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six years of experience in adolescent social work; or,

(C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

5/23/79

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03