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About the Role

The Suffolk County Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is seeking a Commissioner of Social Services to lead the organization in strengthening and preserving families by providing financial assistance and services. This role involves significant responsibility for policy formation, implementation, and the overall direction and coordination of departmental operations and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures for departmental operations.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises all departmental programs and services.
• Coordinates financial planning, including budget preparation, fiscal control, and reporting to the County Legislature and State.
• Coordinates the development and administration of a comprehensive staff development program.
• Formulates and implements performance standards for program, division, and employee productivity.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of all Federal, State, and local reports.
• Coordinates departmental programs with other County and private human resources services.
• Coordinates with other agencies, public and private officials, and citizens in planning for community service.
• Establishes and maintains the necessary organizational structure to efficiently implement and maintain New York State regulations and standards for public welfare programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective public relations with the community regarding the public welfare program, its policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and seven (7) years of full-time paid experience in a health, education, or social service agency, with five (5) years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and seven (7) years of responsible full-time paid experience in an administrative or management position with responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the work of a substantial staff.
• Each year of experience as a Chief Executive Officer of a public social services department within six years preceding appointment is equivalent to two years of prescribed experience.
• Post-graduate training in social work, public administration, hospital administration, educational administration, or business administration from an accredited college is equivalent, on a year-for-year basis up to two years, to the prescribed experience, but cannot substitute for administrative or supervisory experience.
• All appointments require approval by the State Commissioner of Social Services.
• Appointment is by the County Executive, with confirmation by the Legislature, for a five (5) year term.

Skills

• Policy development and implementation
• Program planning, organization, direction, coordination, and supervision
• Financial planning and budget management
• Staff development and training
• Performance management
• Reporting (Federal, State, local)
• Inter-agency coordination
• Community relations
• Organizational management
• Public relations

Location

• Suffolk County

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Administrative or supervisory experience
• Administrative or management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $135,329-$201,283

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Pension
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days)
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Work-Life Balance with regular working hours

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 focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• Achieves results through diversity and inclusion best practices and maintains familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends.

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.