COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR 3050

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class acts as an assistant to the Division Administrator of Social Services by preparing position papers and responses to inquiries, and by acting as a liaison between the administrator and directors on community services issues. The position requires extensive knowledge of social casework, laws and regulations, and functions of the Department of Social Services as well as strong administrative skills. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Division Administrator of Social Services or other higher-level administrator, and is reviewed through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Receives all mail for the division administrator, drafts responses to correspondence and press inquiries when appropriate; forwards mail to the appropriate destination; compiles back-up information for the administrator for action, information and follow-up;

Prepares position papers for the administrator;

Acts as a liaison between the division administrator, directors and community groups;

Drafts letters, memos etc. for the administrator's signature;

Coordinates responses to various requests from the Commissioner's office;

Represents the division administrator at staff and public meetings.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of social casework laws, rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of the various divisions of the Social Services department and their interrelationships; thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and techniques of social casework; thorough knowledge of the services and resources provided through public and private social service agencies; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports; ability to represent the Social Services department and to interpret its programs and policies to outside groups and agencies; ability to establish working relationships with other departments, agencies and individuals; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and five (5) years of experience in a human services related field, at least one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative capacity.

R07/15/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/24/03