YOUTH PROJECT DIRECTOR 3729

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class directs a funded project designed to aid and redirect troubled youth between the ages of seven and sixteen. The work includes the supervision of direct services to youth and referral to community youth resources. The incumbent supervises a staff of professionals and volunteers. Work is performed under the supervision of the administrative supervisor of a town youth bureau, through the review of management reports, conferences and the evaluation of project results. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Manages a town program of direct aid and referral of troubled youth;

Supervises professional workers and outreach workers, and recruits volunteers to assist;

Recruits, screens and trains families offering temporary refuge for youth in critical family situations;

Delivers addresses to community groups to familiarize the residents with existing youth programs;

Prepares publicity releases on the work of the youth bureau;

Participates as required in case consultations;

Provides emergency services to youth and their families;

Prepares periodic progress reports for a town youth bureau and the Suffolk County Youth Bureau.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods required to successfully coordinate community agencies serving youth into an effectively functioning unit; thorough knowledge of the range of services available to youth through all community agencies; thorough knowledge of contributive factors in juvenile delinquency; ability to train volunteers and staff for outreach, community organization, advocacy and case management; ability to speak effectively in seeking support for the youth program at public gatherings; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; 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 or Counseling, and two (2) years of professional or administrative experience in social work, counseling or probation; or,

b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Counseling, and four (4) years of professional or administrative experience in social work, counseling or probation; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

NOTE: The above experience must be directly related to the problems of youth.

R 2/19/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR 1/23/03