Commissioner of Senior Programs and Services

Commissioner of Senior Programs and Services

Commissioner of Senior Programs and Services
$217,000
Westchester County Government is actively seeking a Commissioner to be responsible for the operation and administration of our Department of Senior Programs and Services.
Under the general direction of the County Executive, in cooperation with the Council for Seniors and in accordance with NYS and other applicable federal, state and local law, the incumbent directs, plans and manages the activities of the department which is responsible for the administration, analysis, promotion and coordination of programs related to the needs and concerns seniors in Westchester County through the development of a high quality, accessible system of services.

These services are provided through departmental activities and contract agencies, and in conjunction with services from the Departments of Social Services, Health, Mental Health, and Parks, Recreation and Conservation, as well as the Offices for the Disabled, Women, and Consumer Affairs. The incumbent provides extensive fiscal and programmatic monitoring, analyses and evaluation of operations to ensure the highest quality and most efficient delivery of services.

The incumbent consults with the Council for Seniors regarding the development and delivery of services in response to community needs and regulatory mandates. This position is characterized by a high degree of contact with state agencies, community groups, and other County departments. General supervision is exercised over professional, administrative and support staff. Does related work as required.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of employees engaged in the activities of the Department's divisions and subdivisions;
• Sets overall departmental policy in accordance with mandates and County objectives and conducts long-range planning for the Department;
• Works closely with Federal and NYS Agencies most notably the NYs Office for the Aging;
• Represents the Department at events and panels in and out of Westchester County;
  Maintains public relations through speeches, public and press appearances and active participation in community level activities;
• Formulates major policies and plans programs and procedure revisions in conjunction with appropriate staff members;
• Establishes organizational structure of the Department to ensure financial, human, material and physical resources are used efficiently and effectively to provide cost-effective services, programs and benefits;
• Keeps abreast of changes or revisions in overall County policies through regular discussion with the County Executive, Budget Director and members of the Board of Legislators;
• Establishes formal means of accountability, and approves developments or changes in matters involving Departmental policies and procedures;
• Works closely with private and public agencies in coordinating their programs and services with those of Westchester County to ensure maximum consistency of objectives, to prevent overlapping and duplicating of services and to avoid nonessential servicing by the County of areas more properly covered by private agencies. Responsible for program and contract monitoring over local services and local facilities;
• Meets regularly, as required, with members of the Board of Legislators and appropriate Committees of the Board to insure mutual understanding of policies, programs, services and problems;
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget in final form;

DESIRED TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's Degree
* and eight years’ experience as the administrative head of a governmental or private agency providing services to seniors. Must have managed at least 10 employees for at least 5 years. Prior experience in public speaking and community relations required. Familiarity with the needs and concerns of older residents preferred.

SUBSTITUTION:
Satisfactory completion of a Master’s Degree
* in Social Work, Gerontology, Counseling or other related Human Service Program, or in Public or Business Administration, may be substituted for one year of the above stated experience.

* SPECIAL

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