ASSISTANT
BUREAU DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES 3027
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee in this class assumes
responsibility for the organization and supervision of a major Social Services
program or assists in the administration of a bureau providing a variety of
social services to the public. Work
includes responsibility for interpreting state and federal regulations,
implementing departmental policies within the assigned program area, and
planning and supervising the work of professional and non-professional
personnel. Supervision is received from
an administrative supervisor through consultation, conferences and review of
written reports. Performance is
reviewed for adherence to departmental policy and legal requirements and for
progress in meeting program objectives.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Participates in the
direction and supervision of program activities in a bureau in Community
Services Administration, including case intake and evaluation functions, adult
and child protective services, foster care and day care for children,
counseling, adoption and unwed mother services, preventive services, and other
services in the approved title XX plan;
Assists in the
coordination and supervision of administrative and support services in a Social
Services Center, including training programs, monitoring and reporting
procedures, and budgetary preparation;
Meets with
representatives of other agencies and private and voluntary organizations to
coordinate assistance programs available to the community;
Provides technical
assistance to operating units in the area of interpretation of federal and
state regulations and policies governing program activities;
Writes program proposals
and applications for funding of new programs under State and Federal grants.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and techniques of
social casework; thorough knowledge of the federal, state and local laws and
regulations relating to the administration of Social Services programs; good
knowledge of the functions of the various divisions of the Social Services
Department and their inter-relationships; good knowledge of the principles and
methods of organization for the administration of Social Services programs;
good knowledge of modern developments current literature and sources of
information in the field of social services; ability to plan supervise the work
of professional and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale; ability to represent the Social Services
Department and to interpret its programs and policies to outside groups and
agencies; ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; 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 Master's Degree in Social Work, and four (4) years of
experience in social casework, at least two (2) years of which must have been
in a supervisory capacity; or,
(b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of social casework, at
least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,
(c) An equivalent
combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and
(b).
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of
permanent competitive status as a Casework Supervisor.
R09/17/04
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR01/24/03