TOWN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES                                                                                     8709

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs managerial and administrative duties, which are required to develop and direct the human ser­vices programs within a town.  Supervision is exercised over professional and non-professional staff members.  Work is reviewed by the Town Supervisor through conferences and written reports to ensure that the policies of the town are being carried out.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

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

                     Collects, analyzes and disseminates all current information available concerning the specialized groups to appropriate agencies and residents;

                     Promotes 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;

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

                     Maintains liaison with other agencies, which service the special needs of specialized groups;

                     Reviews and recommends legislation which will benefit and protect specialized groups;

                     Meets regularly with the Town Supervisor to discuss the direction and emphasis of the town's human services programs;

                     Represents the Town Supervisor in the area of human services when necessary.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of administering human services programs; thorough knowledge of programs offered by public and private agencies providing services to senior citizens, minority groups, women 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 develop and administer programs suitable to the specific needs of specialized groups; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to develop programs; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

         

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of experience in the development of programs in the area of human services, public relations or a related field, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory experience.

 

12/28/88

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/23/03