Vacancies and Job Opportunities

The Broome County Department of Personnel posts current job openings. These positions either require no civil service examination for appointment or there is currently no enforceable eligible list.  Please note that titles in the competitive class, identified by "C" on the posting, require that you take a civil service examination in the future.

All hiring for these positions is done by the department with the vacancy. Contact information is listed. A General Employment Application is necessary to apply for each of these positions. Positions are added to and removed from this list as the Department of Personnel is informed of the need to make changes. The list is updated as necessary.

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Vacancies 

Broome County is an equal opportunity employer.

  NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR

Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is currently undergoing a search for a dynamic, innovative, experienced NYS Licensed Nursing Home Administrator who will be dedicated to our facility. 

Willow Point Nursing Home (WPNH) is a Broome County Sponsored long-term care facility located in Vestal New York.  Our 303 bed facility offers a Specialized Dementia Unit, Short Term Rehabilitation, Hospice Services, Skilled Nursing Units and Respite Services.  We serve our residents by enhancing the quality of their lives, while at the same time preserving their dignity and independence.

The successful candidate chosen for this position will have a proven record of accomplishment and strong leadership skills to ensure that the highest standard of care is continued, priorities are established and goals of the facility are met.  The Nursing Home Administrator will be responsible for all aspects of the operations of the facility including:

        ·       Directing and integrating the activities of various units of the nursing home;

        ·       Supervising the physical operation of the nursing home including  maintenance, repairs and the  purchase of necessary supplies and equipment;

       ·       Preparing the annual budget and the maintaining supporting accounting records;

       ·       Ensuring that the nursing home is in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements and communicating those policies and regulations to

             residents, relatives, visitors and staff;

       ·       Partnering with hospitals and nursing homes in the area to implement programs of in-service or other training for staff members;

       ·       Planning for future growth and development while keeping abreast of regulatory changes and practices in long term care.

       ·       Working closely with the County Executive Team and legislature to ensure unity of purpose and direction for WPNH

 Qualified applicants must be licensed to practice as a Nursing Home Administrator in New York State and reside within the County of Broome at all times during employment.  A graduate degree in health care administration, business administration, strategic leadership, or related field is preferred.  Additionally, county nursing home experience is desired but not required.  To apply, please send cover letter, resume and a copy of your valid license registration to electronically at tbehan@co.broome.ny.us or by mail to:

 Thomas H. Behan

 Personnel Officer

 Broome County Office Bldg.

 P.O. Box 1766

 Binghamton, N.Y. 13902                                                                                      EOE

Commissioner of Social Services and Community Mental Health Services

Broome County is seeking an experienced Human Services professional to manage its Social Services and Community Mental Health Departments. 

The Commissioner is responsible for administering public assistance and care as provided under Federal, New York State and local law.  In addition, this position provides direction, planning, coordination and operation of the mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse or dependency services provided within the community.  Administrative oversight over 400 employees. 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for the Commissioner of Social Services and Community Mental Health Services must possess a Master’s Degree from a recognized college or university and have a minimum of six years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience in a social services and/or mental health agency as prescribed by:

 Social Service Law – Part 679- Section 679.5

(a) Training. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree for a four-year course of study, and

(b) Experience. (1) Six years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in a health, education, or social agency, four years of which must have been in a satisfactory administrative or supervisory capacity, or (2) Six years of responsible full-time paid experience in an administrative or management position, where there is responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the work of a substantial staff working in several units or performing several separate functions.

(c) Experience as local social services commissioner. Each year of experience as a chief executive officer of a social services district, within six years immediately preceding the date on which he is appointed, shall be the equivalent of two years of the above prescribed experience.

(d) Post-graduate training. Post-graduate at a recognized college or university, in social work, public administration, hospital administration, educational administration or business administration, shall be the equivalent, on a year for year basis up two years, of the above prescribed experience. However, no such post-graduate training shall be the equivalent of the administrative or supervisory experience prescribed in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of this section.   

AND

Mental Hygiene Law 7.09,41.04- Part 102.6

1. A physician licensed to practice medicine in New York State who shall be deemed board certified or board eligible in psychiatry, neurology, pediatrics; OR

2. A psychologist who is currently licensed as a psychologist by the New York Education Department; OR

3. In possession of a master’s degree in social work and currently licensed by the New York State Education Department as a licensed master social worker or as a licensed clinical social worker by the New York State Education Department; OR

4. In possession of a master’s degree in psychiatric mental health nursing and shall be licensed by the New York State Education Department as a registered nurse; OR

5. The individual shall have obtained a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, public health administration, hospital administration, human services administration, business administration or other equivalent degrees as determined by a curriculum reviewed and approved by the New York State Education Department; AND

When a local governmental unit appoints a director of community services with an administrative degree as defined in paragraph (5) of this section, the local governmental unit shall also designate a senior level clinician with responsibilities for supervision of clinical services. Such designee shall have a clinical degree and licensure or certification in addition to demonstrable clinical work experience.

 Competitive compensation and excellent benefits package available. 

Resumes to:    Thomas H. Behan, Personnel Officer            tbehan@co.broome.ny.us

AA/EOE