EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH BUREAU 3755

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class plans, designs and administers the activities of a municipal Youth Bureau. The incumbent is responsible for the overall administration of the Youth Bureau in providing technical assistance to community agencies, developing training programs for counselors and coordinating programs with state, federal and local agencies. The incumbent exercises a considerable amount of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over a professional and clerical staff, and is received from an administrative supervisor through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates the programs of the municipal Youth Bureau;

Integrates new services into regular Youth Bureau programming;

Supervises the maintenance and monitoring of contract agency services;

Plans, with professional staff, an on going advocacy program, and the development of volunteer programs;

Consults and motivates community groups towards participation in activities designed for the prevention of delinquency;

Supervises proposal writing, budget writing and the preparation of reports and public relations material.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of factors underlying juvenile delinquency; good knowledge of federal and state aid programs available to support development work; good knowledge of the methods of planning programs and activities for youths; ability to maintain financial and statistical records; ability to gain the cooperation of staff members and community groups to accomplish division goals; ability to supervise a staff in a manner conducive to efficiency and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of professional experience dealing with the social and educational aspects of youth and their problems.

NOTE: Additional relevant education from a college with federal-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Director of Youth Bureau or Youth Services Coordinator.

R6/13/23

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive