Social Worker (Warren County)

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Case Manager to serve as a Social Worker in the 4th Judicial District. This position will be assigned primarily to the Warren County Problem Solving Courts, with assignments in Washington County as needed. Case Managers I report to the Chief Clerk and Project Director and work in problem solving parts and units. Case Managers I develop treatment plans, determine intervention services, counsel participants and make recommendations to the court.

Key Responsibilities :

• Providing case management and monitoring services to substance abusing defendants which includes interviewing participants to determine need for services.
• Referring participants to psychological or medical counseling services.
• Conducting psycho-social evaluations and preparing corresponding reports.
• Reporting participant compliance on programs and recommend sanctions.
• Making preliminary case recommendations to the court.
• Determining progress and need for services.
• Preparing clients for discharge to the community and conduct court mandated drug testing.
• Travel will be required.

Qualifications : Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience in social casework with a recognized public or private agency adhering to accepted professional standards; or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time experience in social casework with a recognized public or private agency adhering to accepted professional standards; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Base Salary : $61,424

Please view the full employment announcement at : 4540.pdf