Program Administrator (Office for the Disabled)

Located in the Office of the County Executive – White Plains:Under general supervision of the Director of the Office for the Disabled, the incumbent of this class plans, organizes, directs and implements public information, as well as community education and organization efforts, of the Office for the Disabled to remove architectural, communication and attitudinal barriers; to raise community awareness to the needs and abilities of people with disabilities; and to provide assistance so that people with disabilities will become integrated into all aspects of community life. Supervises staff members, volunteers, interns, and students as needed to advance the efforts of the Office for the Disabled. Does related work as required.

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and either:

(a) a Master's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Rehabilitative Counseling or related field in human services and two years experience in community or social work related to the needs of the disabled; or

(b) four years experience as stated in (a); or

(c) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience.

1. The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek.
2. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.