WOMEN'S RESOURCES ADVISOR I 3777
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under direct supervision, an employee in this class
assists in the operation of the Office of Women’s Services, a resource
information and referral service for women seeking assistance from government
and private agencies. The incumbent
gathers and compiles information helpful to women and interviews women to
determine what specific service can be provided. Supervision is received from a Women's
Resources Advisor II or other administrative superior through review of work in
progress. Does related work as required.
Gathers, from a variety of sources, information relevant
to women's services and needs;
Assists in the compilation of a
service directory for women by cataloging, analyzing and maintaining
informational materials useful to women;
Interviews women to determine what
services can be provided to them.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of programs offered by public and
private agencies for the assistance of women; good knowledge of the problems
faced by women; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
ability to evaluate written material for content and applicability; ability to
assess needs and offer appropriate assistance.
Good judgement; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands
of the position.
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or
registration by NY State with a Bachelor's degree; or,
b) Graduation from standard senior
high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4)
years of experience in public administration, human resources, community
services or a related field; or,
c)
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the
limits of a) and b).
R 1/12/17
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive