GENESEE COUNTY – Department of Social Services

5130 East Main Street, Suite #3, Batavia, New York 14020

June 3, 2015 – Employment Posting – Management Position


DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

This Administrative position involves the responsibility for the supervision and coordination of the Financial Assistance Programs of the Department of Social Services, including Temporary Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps), Emergency Assistance, Fraud detection, Employment programming and the Home Energy Assistance Program.  The employee has broad, administrative responsibility for local policy planning and development; for Federal, State and local program and rule implementation; for preparation/monitoring of budget associated with the fiscal and personnel resources needed to carry out the functions of entitlement programs; and for the supervision of the Division staff, exercising general and direct supervision over personnel.  The Director works closely with the Services and Administrative Divisions to insure integrated and coordinated service delivery to clients, with considerable latitude given for the exercise of independent judgment.  The work is carried out under the administrative direction of the Commissioner.

Qualified candidates must possess thorough knowledge of principles and practices relating to Public Assistance administration and Social Casework theory; working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations; good knowledge of Financial Assistance entitlements; good supervisory skills including planning and directing the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and representatives of other agencies; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to use numerous computer applications; good judgment; discretion; tact; maturity; initiative; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.  


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND EITHER:

A.       Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university  
           with a Bachelor’s Degree AND five (5) years of full-time paid experience in a public
           social services setting, providing Social Casework and/or Financial Assistance
           Services, three years of which has been in a supervisory capacity;

     OR

B.      Graduation with a Master’s Degree AND three (3) years of full-time paid experience
           in a public social services setting, providing Social Casework and/or Financial
           Assistance Services in a supervisory capacity.

The selected candidate will receive a provisional appointment pending New York State Civil Service examination.

Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter by June 30, 2015 to:

Commissioner – Genesee County Department of Social Services
5130 East Main Street – Suite#3
Batavia, New York 14020

 

 

 

 

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This Administrative position involves the responsibility for the supervision and coordination of the Financial Assistance Programs of the Department of Social Services, including Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and HEAP.  The Director must insure accurate and timely eligibility determinations for both regular and emergency benefits. The Director works closely with the Services and Administrative Division to insure integrated and coordinated service delivery to clients.  The work is carried out under the administrative direction of the Commissioner in compliance with established policies and objectives, with considerable latitude given for the exercise of independent judgment.  Does related work, as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Oversees the administration of Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps and HEAP program;

Responsible for implementing Federal, State and local policy directives regarding financial assistance entitlements;

Monitors and oversees the case administration process, including reception/intake, eligibility determination, recertification, and resource recovery for both regular and emergency benefits;

Oversees the front end detection and fraud investigation systems; Prepares and presents the Department's position in the fair hearing process, including receipt of system notices, review  of case files, preparation of documents and witnesses, negotiation with Legal Aid attorneys, and represents the Department in those hearings;

Assists the Commissioner in formulating Departmental objectives with primary responsibility for Public Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps and Home Energy Assistance Program;

Provides direct supervision to Unit Supervisors in the Division of Financial Assistance, including formal and informal performance evaluations;

Assists the Commissioner in preparation and monitoring of budget including the formulation of recommendations as to the fiscal and personnel resources needed to carry out the functions of the major entitlement programs;

Assists in formulating overall Departmental policies and procedures, including integration of financial and social services;

Assumes responsibility of the Services Division in the absence of the Director of Social Services;

Assumes responsibility of the Department in the absence of the Commissioner and Director of Social Services.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Thorough knowledge of principles and practices relating to Public Assistance administration and Social Casework theory; thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local Public Assistance Laws and Regulations; Good knowledge of Financial Assistance entitlements; Good Business Arithmetic skills; Good Supervisory skills; ability to work well with other staff members and representatives of other agencies; ability to comprehend complex written and oral instructions; good judgment, maturity, initiative, and tact.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to walk, talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND EITHER:        


A.
    Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Master’s degree AND three (3) years of full-time paid experience in a public social services setting, providing Social Casework and/or Financial Assistance Services been in a supervisory capacity;

 

B.    Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years of full-time paid experience in a public social services setting, providing Social Casework and/or Financial Assistance Services, three years of which has been in a supervisory capacity;

 

Competitive Class