MIGRANT WORKER AFFAIRS COORDINATOR                                                                              3739

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class works to alleviate the special problems of migrant workers in Suffolk County.  The incumbent works as an employee of the Migrant Affairs Council to observe and make recommendations to improve the living and working conditions encountered by the migrant worker.  The cooperation of agricultural interests and legislators is sought to achieve standards compatible with human needs.  Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Refers complaints of denial of rights or deprivation of services to the appropriate agency such as Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Department of Health Services and Department of Social Services;

          Investigates facts concerning migrant workers' complaints of abuse, as­sault, denial of civil rights, wage problems, housing problems, and other sensitive areas and determines whether State or Federal laws appear to have been violated in these areas;

          Prepares comprehensive and well documented reports of findings and makes appropriate recommendations to the Migrant Affairs Council on the adoption of possible County laws benefiting migrant seasonal workers;

          Reports to Migrant Affairs Council any special requirements and/or legisla­tion necessary for the protection of both the migrant workers and the agricul­tural enterprises;

          Makes decisions related to migrant affairs within the framework of policies and guidelines established by the Suffolk County Migrant Affairs Council.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and laws pro­tecting the welfare of migrant workers; thorough knowledge of programs and services which answer the needs of migrant workers; ability to plan, organize and conduct investigations of substandard conditions, bad treatment, unhealthful environment and other problems encountered by migrant workers; ability to evaluate facts and estimate reliability and credibility of evidence gathered; ability to reach sound conclusions and formulate appropriate recommendations for the Migrant Affairs Council; ability to prepare reports; ability to communicate effectively with members of the Migrant Affairs Council, agricultural interests, program officials, and all others whose activities have a bearing on migrant welfare; ability to deal objectively with migrant worker problems; 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 two (2) years of experience in the investigation and resolution of unfair labor practices or in labor relations’ work.

 

NOTE:  Experience in the investigation and resolution of unfair labor practices or in labor relations’ work may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

 

R6/1/84

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/23/03