EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OFFICER - SOCIAL SERVICES 5814

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, this is an administrative and operational position involving responsibility for planning, organizing and coordinating the Social Services Program of the County Emergency Preparedness Plan to insure that people in need are fed, housed, clothed, registered and granted emergency financial assistance and related services. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior and the technical direction of the Social Services Commissioner with considerable exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of volunteer personnel.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Serves as advisor on all aspects of the Emergency Welfare Program; participates in making decisions that affect the emergency welfare services; coordinates welfare services with and supports other Emergency Preparedness services;

Estimates the nature and scope of the human needs anticipated in the event of a hurricane/coastal storm or other emergency and makes recommendations regarding the establishment of objectives of the emergency welfare services;

Interprets to welfare and related agencies the nature and extent of the human problems and needs inherent in a hurricane/coastal storm or other disaster, the programs and methods of organization that must be used to meet them, and the plans of the State for assisting and developing these programs and methods of organization;

Plans, in conjunction with other public and private welfare and related agencies and enterprises, for the utilization of their resources;

Attends and speaks at training sessions for employees involving emergency preparedness and Department related safety issues;

Assists in the survey of lodging space and other welfare resources and in the implementation of plans for the provision of emergency lodging, feeding, clothing, registration, financial assistance and relate welfare services;

Plans and supervises evacuation of Social Services buildings in cases of fire and other emergencies;

Prepares reports, maintains progress data and makes recommendations relative to appropriate programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of sound methods and principles of public welfare administration as related to the administration of an Emergency Welfare Program; good knowledge of the organization of government, particularly State and local; good knowledge of the principles and methods of community organization; good knowledge of the background, objectives and principles of Federal, State and local Emergency Preparedness programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with welfare organizations and institutions and the general public; ability to plan, conduct workshops and training courses; ability to express oneself concisely and clearly, orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school and three years of responsible experience involving planning, implementing, and liaison to public and community agencies in connection with health and safety programs with a public or private social agency.

R10/30/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive