EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, APS SUPPORT SERVICES

Administrative Staff Analyst III

Adult Protective Service (APS) is mandated by the State of New York to provide social, legal and protective services to individuals 18 years of age and older, who because of mental or physical impairments are unable to meet their essential needs for food, shelter, clothing or medical care, secure benefits and entitlements or protect themselves from physical or mental injury, neglect, maltreatment, or financial exploitation; are in need of protection from actual or threatened harm, neglect or hazardous coordination; and have no one available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly. APS establishes appropriate safeguards to protect a given individual's resources, safety, or health, and stabilizes the situation. APS ensures that medical and psychiatric services, eviction prevention, financial management, home care, legal services and as last resort, institutional placements are provided.

APS is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Staff Analyst III, to function as the III Executive Director, APS Support Services who will :

• Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Commissioner for the Adult Protective Services, with very wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, initiative and decision-making, the Director of Support Services is responsible for the direction, administration, and effective functioning of a major division in the Adult Protective Services Program.
• The Support Services Division is comprised of five (5) Units : IT, Financial Management Services, Contracts, Quality Assurance & Internal Audit, and Administrative Services. The Executive Director of APS Support Services implements policies regarding the operations of these units; monitors their performance and oversees the coordination of activities among these units.
• The Executive Director serves as a chief advisor to the APS Deputy Commissioner on all matters related to APS Support Services and represents the APS Deputy Commissioner at executive-level meetings, and local, State, and national conferences.

Responsibilities include :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

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.