Posted and filing deadline dates.
Posted:
March 31, 2025
Filing Deadline:
April 11, 2025
Control No.
069-25Title
Director of Temporary AssistanceJob Group
XVIClass
CIf you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing Deadline: April 11, 2025 :
Mailing Location
- Personnel Director
- Department of Social Services
- 112 E. Post Road, 5th Floor
- White Plains, NY 10601
Located in the Department of Social Services – White Plains:
Under the supervision of a Deputy Commissioner of Social Services, an incumbent of this class directs a Central Program Office or a Temporary Assistance division. Incumbents direct, plan, administer, organize, monitor and control the activities of managers, supervisors and staff engaged in the determination of eligibility of individuals for public assistance, SNAP, medical assistance, housing or related programs. Work may be coordinated with other Public Assistance divisions and other county and state agencies with responsibilities in the aforementioned areas of assistance. The position may interpret federal and state public assistance program policies, procedures and evaluation criteria to ensure consistency in their application, and review and analyze rules, regulations, laws, court decisions, policies and procedures relating to public assistance to formulate and implement strategies and programs designed to provide assistance to individuals. As a member of the department’s leadership team, incumbents participate in the development of department-wide programmatic design, implementation and policy formulation. This positions differs from the Temporary Assistance Manager III, in that the Director has responsibilities for the oversight of department-wide temporary assistance programs serving residents throughout Westchester County, while the lower level title’s scope or responsibility is limited to district office operations. Direct or administrative supervision is exercised over a significant number of employees working in multiple locations. Does related work as required.
- Required
- A Bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience in social service programs, four years of which must have been at a managerial or administrative level, and four years of which must have been at a supervisory level over temporary assistance functions.
- Substitutions
- A Master’s degree in a field of Human Services or Social Science, or in Public Administration, or closely related field may be substituted for the above general experience at the rate of 30 credit hours per year for up to two years.
- Notes
- (1) Experience in temporary assistance would be for programs such as: public assistance, food stamps, medical assistance, child support, day care, or similar financial assistance programs. (2) 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. (3) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.
- Special Notes
- 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.
- Salary: $129,335 - $166,395
- Submit: Application (XD-10) and resume
Include the control number of this job posting on your application (XD-10).
An application fee is not required at this time. Please submit an application (XD-10) and resume.