A professional who directs administration of public welfare program in county or city, in conformity with policies of welfare board and availability of funds. Responsibilities include:

• Consults with members of welfare board to plan activities and expenditures.
• Coordinates, directly or through subordinates, activities of staff engaged in investigating and counseling welfare claimants and in processing welfare claims.
• Participates in discussions with community leaders and other interested parties to improve conditions of welfare recipients and to coordinate public assistance programs with efforts of religious and charitable organizations.
• Coordinates distribution of government surplus commodities in conformity with federal standards.
• Prepares welfare budget and adjusts welfare services in accordance with available funds.
• In smaller communities may interview welfare recipients, assist them in resolving personal or financial problems, and perform related activities (caseworker).
• May be designated according to jurisdiction as County Director, Welfare.