Deputy Commissioner of Social Services

Our Mission
The Suffolk County Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is committed to strengthening and preserving families by providing financial assistance and services to eligible residents in accordance with local, State and Federal laws and regulations.

The Suffolk County Department of Social Services is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner of Social Services

The work involves responsibility for assisting the Commissioner of Social Services in the formation of administrative policies and procedures for the Department of Social Services.  The Deputy Commissioner acts for the Commissioner in the Commissioner's absence and is involved in all operations of the Department.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner and is reviewed through consultations, conferences and written reports.  General supervision is exercised over a subordinate staff of administrative and clerical personnel. 

** Does related work as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the administration of departmental operations;

• Coordinates and supervises, various intra-agency functions and operations as required;

• Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget and the maintenance of fiscal controls;

• Assists the Commissioner in the application and enforcement of agency policies and procedures;

• Acts for and in behalf of the Commissioner in the Commissioner's absence;

• Coordinates various policies with State, Federal and other County Departments.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary Range: $123,975-$184,344

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

EITHER:
(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of full-time paid experience in a health, education or social service agency, four (4) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or,
OR
(b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of experience in an administrative or management position where there is responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the work of a substantial staff working in several units or performing several separate functions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Post graduate education at a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university in social work, public administration, hospital administration, educational administration, or business administration, shall be the equivalent, on a year-for-year basis up to two years, of the above prescribed experience.

*** However, no such post-graduate education can be substituted for the administrative or supervisory experience required.

REQUIRED APPROVAL:

All appointments to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Social Services must be approved by the State Commissioner of Social Services.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.