What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR position at NYC Department of Social Services?
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Family Independence Administration provides temporary help to individuals and families with social service and economic needs to assist them in reaching self-sufficiency via essential and diverse programs/services, such as: temporary cash assistance, SNAP, childcare, eviction prevention services, adult protective services, job training, employment plans/support, domestic violence assistance, child support enforcement, etc.
Under the general direction of the Benefits Access Center Director, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the Deputy Director of a Family independence Administration Job Center is responsible for the organization, direction and supervision of the Case Management, Case Establishment, and the Case Support units which facilitate eligibility determinations for initial and ongoing public assistance benefits and all employment related activities that will enable participants to achieve their maximum level of self-sufficiency.
This position is interchangeable and is utilized in any FIA Benefits Access Centers/Model Office locations or specialized Benefits Access /Model Office location which includes, but is not limited to, the Family Services Call Center, Union Square Job Center, Refugee Job Center, and Residential Treatment Services Center.
The Family Independence Administration (FIA) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Job Opportunity Specialist NM I, to function as Benefit Access Center Deputy Director, who will:
Agency’s requirements are met for opening, reopening, denial, closing, change in case status
and change in benefit entitlements to prevent loss of public funds; ensure compliance with
mandated signage being properly posted.
increase the Fair Hearing Win rate in that the Benefits Access Center’s case actions are upheld;
manage the processing of case actions in accordance with predetermined priorities to measure
accuracy and the impact on the payment accuracy rate.
which includes, but is not limited to, the Family Services Call Center, Veterans Job Center,
Union Square Job Center, Refugee Job Center, and Residential Treatment Services Center,
the latter of which are designed to facilitate service delivery to specialized populations in order
to minimize wait time and assist participants in achieving maximum self-sufficiency.
are met; monitor training attendance by staff; assess training effectiveness and provide
feedback to the Director; manage staff development initiatives.
various community resources to satisfy the Agency’s goal of assisting public assistance recipients
in achieving their highest level of self-sufficiency.
for public assistance and food stamps; ensure that the error/fraud reduction programs are followed;
respond to service complaints in a timely and accurate manner.
such agencies include, but are not limited to, Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of the
Aging (DFTA), and Agency for Children’s Services (ACS).
with supervisory staff, to ensure that services are provided appropriately and in a timely manner; ensure
timely compliance with Fair Hearing decisions.
System (MIS) of breakdowns and ensure the rapid deployment of technical personnel.
Hours/Shift:
9:00am – 5:00pm
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - 10248
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Family Independence Administration provides temporary help to individuals and families with social service and economic needs to assist them in reaching self-sufficiency via essential and diverse programs/services, such as: temporary cash assistance, SNAP, childcare, eviction prevention services, adult protective services, job training, employment plans/support, domestic violence assistance, child support enforcement, etc.
Under the general direction of the Benefits Access Center Director, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, the Deputy Director of a Family independence Administration Job Center is responsible for the organization, direction and supervision of the Case Management, Case Establishment, and the Case Support units which facilitate eligibility determinations for initial and ongoing public assistance benefits and all employment related activities that will enable participants to achieve their maximum level of self-sufficiency.
This position is interchangeable and is utilized in any FIA Benefits Access Centers/Model Office locations or specialized Benefits Access /Model Office location which includes, but is not limited to, the Family Services Call Center, Union Square Job Center, Refugee Job Center, and Residential Treatment Services Center.
The Family Independence Administration (FIA) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Job Opportunity Specialist NM I, to function as Benefit Access Center Deputy Director, who will:
- Manage the activities of the Family Independence Administration Benefits Access Center staff
Agency’s requirements are met for opening, reopening, denial, closing, change in case status
and change in benefit entitlements to prevent loss of public funds; ensure compliance with
mandated signage being properly posted.
- Manage all aspects of the application and recertification processes for public assistance, to
increase the Fair Hearing Win rate in that the Benefits Access Center’s case actions are upheld;
manage the processing of case actions in accordance with predetermined priorities to measure
accuracy and the impact on the payment accuracy rate.
- Assist the Benefits Access Center Director in directing the activities of the various program
which includes, but is not limited to, the Family Services Call Center, Veterans Job Center,
Union Square Job Center, Refugee Job Center, and Residential Treatment Services Center,
the latter of which are designed to facilitate service delivery to specialized populations in order
to minimize wait time and assist participants in achieving maximum self-sufficiency.
- Determine training needs of Job Center staff; oversee planning and development of training
are met; monitor training attendance by staff; assess training effectiveness and provide
feedback to the Director; manage staff development initiatives.
- Supervise the implementation of all Welfare Reform initiatives, including the emphasis of work
various community resources to satisfy the Agency’s goal of assisting public assistance recipients
in achieving their highest level of self-sufficiency.
- Evaluate legality and appropriateness of case actions, to ensure adherence to Federal, State and
for public assistance and food stamps; ensure that the error/fraud reduction programs are followed;
respond to service complaints in a timely and accurate manner.
- Oversee proper referrals to the Office of Child Support Enforcement, where appropriate; make referrals
such agencies include, but are not limited to, Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of the
Aging (DFTA), and Agency for Children’s Services (ACS).
- Monitor the Fair Hearing process; improve the Fair Hearing Win rate which measures whether Job
with supervisory staff, to ensure that services are provided appropriately and in a timely manner; ensure
timely compliance with Fair Hearing decisions.
- Manage the accuracy and timelines of information entered on to centralized computer systems for the
System (MIS) of breakdowns and ensure the rapid deployment of technical personnel.
Hours/Shift:
9:00am – 5:00pm
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - 10248
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, plus four years of satisfactory full-time experience performing work related to providing employment related services or economic support services to persons in need, at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years of full-time experience equivalent to "1" above; at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year; year of work experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least eighteen months of experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity as described in "1" above.
- Well Organized. - Knowledge of Cash Assistance Processes. - Superior Leadership/Supervisory Skills. - Ability to work well in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
