The Putnam County Department of Social Services & Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Coordinator of the Office for Individuals with Disabilities.

This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.

Work involves responsibility for the planning, coordination and implementation of services provided to people with developmental disabilities and administration of the County Office of Individuals with Disabilities. Responsibilities include both planning and coordinating developmental disabilities services in the county, as well as working directly with individuals who have a variety of disabilities. Work is performed under general supervision of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Social Services/Mental Health, with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties and responsibilities. Performs related work as required.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

• Coordinates services provided by community agencies to ensure adequacy and effectiveness;
• Serves as a community liaison in coalition building, program collaboration with hospitals, community agencies, schools, and other community groups as required;
• Serves as the local government liaison with the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD);
• Plans and coordinates developmental disabilities services;
• Writes, publishes and distributes a quarterly newsletter;
• Develops and holds a yearly transition fair for students with disabilities ages 13-21;
• Coordinates the delivery of joint services with mental health, health education, and alcohol and substance abuse providers;
• Monitors and has fiscal oversight over contracts and grant programs for quality assurance;
• Develops local government developmental disabilities plan and plans a yearly forum for community input;
• Develops, maintains and updates developmental disabilities database of individuals and needs assessments;
• Contacts families listed in the database to ascertain needs, and provides case management when necessary;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

STARTING SALARY: $78,000 - $85,000 per year

SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday-Friday