Social Worker (Jefferson County)

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Resource Coordinator I (Social Worker) that will be assigned to the Jefferson County Problem-Solving Court, Mental Health Part and will be required to cover other problem-solving courts in the county and Fifth Judicial District based on the needs of the Unified Court System. Key Responsibilities: Providing case management and monitoring services to substance abusing and/or mental health disorder defendants which includes interviewing participants to determine need for services.Referring participants to psychological or medical counseling services.Conducting psych-social evaluations and preparing corresponding reports.Reporting participant compliance on programs and recommend sanctions.Making preliminary case recommendation to court.Determining progress and need for services.Preparing clients for discharge to the community and conduct court mandate drug testing. Accurate and timely data entry into internal database.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: $61,424Please view the full employment announcement at: 5612.pdf