DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S SERVICES 3775

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction from the Office of the County Executive, an employee in this class directs and supervises the activities of the Office for Women, a resource information and referral service for women seeking assistance from government and private agencies. The incumbent advises and assists the County Executive as well as other departments in the development of policies to meet women's needs. Supervision is exercised over a professional and clerical staff. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and oral and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs a professional and clerical staff in the establishment and operation of a Suffolk County information and referral service for women seeking assistance from government and private agencies;

Supervises the conducting of a comprehensive survey to determine resources available for women;

Develops and supervises the development of programs designed to stimulate community awareness and interest in women's needs and the resources available to them;

Advises and assists the County Executive and County departments in the development of policies to meet women's needs;

Cooperates with, and acts as liaison for, all county agencies in order to assure the optimum degree of authorized county services for women.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of programs offered by public and private agencies for the assistance of women; thorough knowledge of the problems faced by women; ability to communicate effectively with officials and others in the public and private sectors to encourage assistance and cooperation in attaining desired objectives; ability to supervise a professional and clerical staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; good judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and six (6) years of experience in community services, human services, public service or education, two (2) years of which must have been in a responsible position dealing with women's or minority advocacy programs; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and ten (10) years of experience in community services, human services, public service or education, two (2) years of which must have been in a responsible position dealing with women's or minority advocacy programs; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b), except that no substitution is allowed for the two (2) years of specialized experience.

04/02/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

(Non-Competitive)

RR 1/22/03