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About the Role
The Deputy Commissioner of Social Services assists the Commissioner in policy formation and departmental operations, acting in the Commissioner's absence and overseeing subordinate staff.
Responsibilities
- Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the administration of departmental operations
- Coordinates and supervises various intra-agency functions and operations
- Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget and the maintenance of fiscal controls
- Assists the Commissioner in the application and enforcement of agency policies and procedures
- Acts for and in behalf of the Commissioner in the Commissioner's absence
- Coordinates various policies with State, Federal and other County Departments
Requirements
- Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of full-time paid experience in a health, education or social service agency, four (4) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity
- Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of experience in an administrative or management position where there is responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the work of a substantial staff working in several units or performing several separate functions
- Post graduate education in social work, public administration, hospital administration, educational administration, or business administration shall be the equivalent, on a year-for-year basis up to two years, of the prescribed experience (excluding administrative or supervisory experience)
- All appointments must be approved by the State Commissioner of Social Services
Skills
- Administrative experience
- Supervisory experience
- Policy formation
- Budget preparation
- Fiscal controls
- Coordination of policies
- Diversity and inclusion best practices
Location
- Suffolk County
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4 years administrative or supervisory experience
- 6 years experience in an administrative or management position
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post graduate education
Salary/Compensations
- $123,975-$184,344
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Pension
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days)
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays
About the Company
- The Suffolk County Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is committed to strengthening and preserving families by providing financial assistance and services to eligible residents in accordance with local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
- Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Equal Opportunity
- Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.