New York City / Department of Correction / Administrative Director of Social Services

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Administrative Director of Social Services

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

14 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $116,205, below the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $116,205
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$6,941$147,913+

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How total compensation varies among the 14 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Administrative Director of Social Services is held in 12 New York City departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $116,205 ranks #7 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement System

$160,356 · 1

Department for the Aging

$139,204 · 8

Civilian Complaint Review Bd

$129,282 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$123,202 · 303

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$120,297 · 4

Department of Homeless Services

$119,333 · 183

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$113,451 · 149

Department of Education Administrative

$107,711 · 9

NYC Housing Authority

$101,571 · 2

Department of Youth & Community Development Services

$90,308 · 2

Department of Probation

$206 · 1

Median total compensation for the Administrative Director of Social Services role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Selwyn Fergus

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$150,201

Base pay: $149,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,201
Hire date: 2021-12-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,491
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Selwyn Fergus works as a Administrative Director of Social Services for Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Selwyn earned $150,201 in 2025.

Betty Melecio

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$141,401

Base pay: $140,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $637
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,401
Hire date: 2016-09-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $145,251
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Betty Melecio works as a Administrative Director of Social Services for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Betty earned $141,401 in 2025.

Natividad Ovalles

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$136,594

Base pay: $136,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,594
Hire date: 2016-09-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Natividad Ovalles serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $136,594.

Keziah Eaddy

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$127,105

Base pay: $127,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,105
Hire date: 2016-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $131,612
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Keziah Eaddy serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,105.

Lindsey Lybrand

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$126,041

Base pay: $125,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,041
Hire date: 2017-09-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,642
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Lindsey Lybrand serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,041.

Sharif Nelson

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$125,282

Base pay: $125,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,282
Hire date: 2002-04-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,723
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sharif Nelson holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $125,282.

Anne Penson

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$125,211

Base pay: $125,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,211
Hire date: 2018-10-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,650
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Anne Penson works as a Administrative Director of Social Services for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Anne earned $125,211 in 2025.

Douglas Shore

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$107,199

Base pay: $107,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,199
Hire date: 2011-05-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,908
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Douglas Shore serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Queens. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $107,199.

Kimberly Youmans

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$104,321

Base pay: $102,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,321
Hire date: 2005-09-12
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $106,126
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kimberly Youmans is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $104,321.

Emily Dominguez

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$102,142

Base pay: $100,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,142
Hire date: 2016-10-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,062
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Emily Dominguez holds the role of Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,142.

Lauren Philip

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$101,743

Base pay: $101,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,743
Hire date: 2017-09-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $114,190
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Lauren Philip serves as a Administrative Director of Social Services based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $101,743.

Walaceka Octave

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$72,796

Base pay: $72,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,796
Hire date: 2024-05-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,078
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Walaceka Octave works as a Administrative Director of Social Services for Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Walaceka earned $72,796 in 2025.

Anna Calabrese

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$2,077

Base pay: -$2,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$2,077
Hire date: 2015-11-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,435
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: -28

Anna Calabrese is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to -$2,077.

Frances Taormina

Administrative Director of Social Services/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

-$6,941

Base pay: -$6,921
Overtime: -$19
Other pay: -$1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$6,941
Hire date: 2015-08-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $99,151
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 0

Frances Taormina is a Administrative Director of Social Services at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. 2025 total compensation came to -$6,941.