Deputy Community Services Administrator
Deputy Community Services Administrator
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15-06-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
The Deputy Community Services Administrator plays a crucial role as the second-in-command to the Community Services Administrator. This position involves overseeing and coordinating municipal health and human services programs ensuring their effective efficient and compassionate implementation aligned with the Administrations priorities. The Deputy works closely with various departments agencies and commissions under the jurisdiction of the Community Services Administrator as well as external agencies and institutions. In the absence of the Community Services Administrator the Deputy serves in that capacity.
Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of New Haven residents and be a part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community.
The Community Services Administration (CSA) is dedicated to enhancing the health and social well-being of all New Haven residents. Our comprehensive approach encompasses the Health Department the Youth and Recreation Department The Department of Community Resilience and the Department of Elderly Services. Additionally we house the Food Systems and Policy Division Financial Empowerment Center and the Dixwell Q-House.
You can learn more about the CSA and the Departments it oversees by clicking HERE.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is highly responsible professional and administrative work as the second in command for the Community Services Administrator supporting the oversight and coordination of municipal health and human services programs. With substantial independence the work involves ensuring that health and human services initiatives are implemented in an effective efficient and compassionate manner and aligned with the Administrations priorities.
The work involves coordinating the health and human service activities of municipal departments agencies and commissions under the jurisdiction of the Community Services Administrator as well as outside agencies and institutions. In the absence of the Community Services Administrator serves in that capacity.
In accordance with the City Charter this position requires residency in the City of New Haven within 6 months of appointment.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with the Community Services Administrator to develop revise and implement an overall vision and strategy for the citys health and human services programs.
- Researches develops implements and monitors systems policies and processes to enhance overall administrative functions supporting the citys health and human services programs.
- Provides direct oversight over Community Services Administrative Unit which includes administrative support personnel and program personnel.
- Works with Department heads to identify propose and implement cross departmental projects and initiatives.
- Oversees budget development for the administrative unit and supports budget development for Departments.
- Develops and supports communications plans with internal and external stakeholders and the public.
- Performs research and analysis and prepares related reports.
- Develops and maintains systems to track monitor evaluate and report on the effectiveness of various initiatives.
- Represents the Community Service Administrator at meetings and hearings with city regional and state leaders or at meetings with community agencies business leaders community representatives and the general public.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;
- Masters degree in Public Health public administration or social work;
- Minimum 5-10 years experience in the administration of health or human service organizations at least three of which must have been in a senior management capacity.
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of health and human services development and delivery.
- Thorough knowledge of municipal governmental structure and intergovernmental relations.
- Knowledge of performance management quality improvement and evaluation methods related to health and human services administration.
- Ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems to make recommendations for their solution and to put recommendations into effect.
- Ability to review analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and to identify gaps and support program enhancements.
- Ability to direct and coordinate the work of subordinates and to effectively utilize staff resources.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector representatives civic organizations and the public.
- Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate independently and productively with limited supervision and carry out general instructions of superiors effectively and to manage projects and meet deadlines.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Connecticut drivers license.
- Within six months of appointment must become an Elector of the City.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund tested position.
This position covered by the Executive Management & Confidential Employee Policy available to review HERE.
Hires into this class shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security; additionally employer will contribute 7.5% of base pay into a defined contribution plan.
The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check (2) a pre-employment physical examination including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy* and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement and submissions may be evaluated and scored while the application period is open.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid working email address and you will need to monitor your email including spam/junk folders for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
Conclusion
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