YOUTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR                                                                                              3749

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the overall administrative coordination of youth services program activities and support services through­out the county.  The incumbent establishes interagency communication and effects procedural coordination between programs and agencies of the county, other municipalities and community groups.  Work requires considerable independent judgment and initiative, and is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through reports and conferences.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Coordinates project activities and support services among the various public and private agencies serving the county's youth;

          Develops communication links and procedural coordination among participat­ing agencies;

          Develops community support for local operations by working with town level and local youth service professionals;

          Provides administrative review of records and reports to assure contractual compliance of funded agencies;

          Ensures compatibility of the reporting systems of various agencies with the Youth Bureau's computer software;

          May administer special youth service projects.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of coordinating a youth project; good knowledge of the application of training and development techniques; good knowledge of probation services and/or youth employment programs; ability to coordinate activities between various depart­ments and the community; ability to secure broad support from the community at large to develop employment opportunities for youth; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive 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

          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in youth services, social work or probation services related to youth, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

 

NOTE:  Additional relevant education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Youth Services Specialist.

 

R11/1/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR 01/22/03