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Senior Human Services Planner
Description of Duties
This is a technical and professional human services planning position in the Department of Human Services responsible for directing, coordinating and/or facilitating internal and community work groups to collectively identify needs, assess gaps, and develop and implement processes, strategies and plans in order to reduce barriers to access, address process inefficiencies, improve quality of service and ultimately improve outcomes. Responsibilities also involve providing direction in the development, organization, implementation and reporting of grant funded initiatives and other emerging programming. Work further involves identifying, locating, analyzing and reporting information and data to ensure data-driven decision making and development of measurable goals and objectives, creating a plan and monitoring its progress. Conducting formalized needs assessments, design and justification of new or expanded programs, development of work/implementation plans and evaluation of current or new programs are duties performed as well. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Senior Coordinator of Research and Planning or other higher-level staff member with latitude allowed for independent judgment and establishing priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school degree plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree in Social Work or a human services, sociology, human relations, public health, business administration/management field, plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience in a human services field*, two (2) years of which must have included either strategic planning, OR program planning, OR grant preparation, OR data collection and interpretation; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the fields mentioned in (A) above plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience in a human services field*, two (2) years of which must have included either strategic planning, OR program planning, OR grant preparation, OR data collection and interpretation; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
*Human services, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, is defined as that which is involved in the delivery of social, economic or emotional support services to people in our society who are having difficulty coping with the pressures and strains of modern life. This information must be clearly stated on your application.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid New York State license to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate your ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
