Jurisdiction: Cortland County

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted: 10/20/05

Revised: 6/23/06

Amended 7/15/08

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for providing guidance and oversight to participants enrolled in the Community Work Experience Program. The incumbent assigns, instructs, oversees and reviews the work completed by participants. The Work Experience Crew Leader also provides guidance to program participants facing obstacles to finding and retaining employment, and makes referrals to additional services as needed. The position involves the operation of a motor vehicle to transport participants to and from work sites. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher level administrator according to established policies and procedures. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Instructs program participants in how to safely and efficiently perform assigned activities;

Oversees the performance of assigned tasks, and inspects work performed;

Meets with participants to determine appropriate work assignments based upon the participant’s skills, abilities and physical condition;

Schedules and assigns work for participants;

Operates a motor vehicle, and transports participants to work sites and other employment-related appointments;

Prepares supply lists and expense reports pertaining to upcoming projects and

Evaluates the performance of program participants, updates participant data files on the maintains progress reports regarding ongoing projects; Welfare Management System and makes referrals to other services as necessary;

Monitors hours worked by participants, and recommends sanctions in cases of non-compliance;

Contacts potential work sites to explain the program and develop work contracts;

Makes employment recommendations to local employers, and drafts letters of recommendation;

May demonstrate work to be performed by participants or participate in projects.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of modern building and grounds maintenance practices;

Working knowledge of Department of Social Services Rules and Regulations, programs, policies and procedures;

Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others;

Ability to participate in assigned projects and lay-out work for others;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR – contd. 2

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years public contact experience; one year which must have been coordination of activities for subordinates and/or peers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate to the vehicles operated.