DEPUTY TOWN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES                            8708

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class assists in the development and direction of the divisions of human services and special projects within a town.  At all times the incumbent acts for, and in place of, the Town Director.  Adminis­trative and technical supervision is exercised over professional and non-profes­sional staff members.  Work is reviewed by the Town Director through conferences and written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Assists in the administration of current town programs which address the needs of specific groups of town residents, i.e.; senior citizens, veterans, minorities, women and the handicapped;

            Generally acts for, and in place of, the Town Director, recommending policies for formulation by the Director;

            Assists in promoting the town's human services programs to the community, ensuring that all information is readily available to interested residents; keeps residents informed of all changes in programs, laws and regulations which affect these groups;

            Administers, manages and provides an effective town program to improve services to the residents; acts as ombudsman in town government for resi­dents of a town;

            Ensures that the interests of the town's women, minorities, senior citi­zens, veterans and handicapped residents are considered in the formulation of policies within a town;

            Plans and oversees special events and projects for the residents of the community by way of demonstrations, performances and exhibitions;

            Supervises the research of legislation, which will benefit and protect the specialized groups;

            Coordinates state, federal, local and private agencies in the evaluation of problems and in the delivery and integration of specific services;

            Acts as liaison to historical societies, commissions and organizations in a town which service the special needs of the residents and specialized groups.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of administering human service programs and special projects; good knowledge of programs offered by public and private agencies providing services to senior citizens, minorities groups, women, veterans and the handicapped; good knowledge of existing legisla­tion affecting the rights of the specialized groups served; knowledge of the current trends, sources of information and recent developments in the field of human services; ability to communicate effectively with officials and the general public to encourage their assistance and cooperation in obtaining desired objectives; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to develop programs and projects suitable to the specific needs of specialized groups; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no minimum qualifications for this position since it is in the Exempt classification.

 

 

R09/23/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt