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COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Albany County is seeking candidates for the position of Commissioner of the Department of Social Services.
The Commissioner of Social Services is charged with administering public assistance and care as defined in the Social Services Law. The major objectives of the Commissioner and the Department are to provide adequately for those unable to maintain themselves and to administer such care, treatment and services as may restore such persons to a condition of self support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- All phases of the public welfare program, including planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of the various units of administration for efficient and effective operation;
- Financial planning, including preparation of budgets, maintenance of fiscal controls and submission of required reports to the local legislative body and the State;
- Determines personnel requirements for the appointment of staff in compliance with State law and local Civil Service Rules;
- Cooperates with representatives of the State Department of Social Services in the operation and development of the local Social Services district program, and directs the preparation and submission of the required reports to the State;
- Cooperates with the other agencies, both public and private, and officials and citizens in planning for community service;
Qualified applicants will have a comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State and local public welfare laws, rules and regulations. Minimum qualifications are: graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and either five (5) years experience in a health, education or social services agency, three years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity or five (5) years in an administrative or managerial position in which there was responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the work of a substantial staff working in several units or performing several separate functions. Appointments to this position shall be for a term of five years, pursuant to NYS Law and the Albany County Charter and are subject to the approval of the NYS Dept. of Social Services and confirmation by the Albany County Legislature. The successful candidate must be a resident of Albany County or agree to become a resident of Albany County within one year of employment. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Send resumes and letters of application by October 12, 2007 to:
County of Albany, Michael D. Perrin
Deputy County Executive
112 State Street, Room 200
Albany, NY 12207
Or by email to: mperrin@albanycounty.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.