Case Manager I

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Case Managers I report to the Chief Clerk and Project Director and work in problemsolving parts and units. Case Managers I develop treatment plans, determine intervention services, counsel participants and makerecommendations to the court. Case Managers I prepare written reports and maintain case files on participants. Case Managers Imay also perform other related duties.ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to Utica City Drug Court but will be required to cover other problem solving courts inOneida and/or Herkimer Counties as well as other locations in the Fifth Judicial District based on the needs of the Unified CourtSystem. Duties include but are not limited to: providing case management and monitoring services to substance abusingdefendants which includes interviewing participants to determine need for services; referring participants to psychological ormedical counseling services; conducting psycho-social evaluations and preparing corresponding reports; reporting participantcompliance on programs and recommend sanctions; making preliminary case recommendations to the court; determining progressand need for services; and preparing clients for discharge to the community and conduct court mandated drug testing. Travel willbe required.GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performedby persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does notnecessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subjectto reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. Allapplications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agencywithin the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of satisfactory full-timeexperience in social casework with a recognized public or private agency adhering to acceptedprofessional 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 privateagency adhering to accepted professional standards; or An equivalent combination of education andexperience.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] or mail to: DONALD C. DOERR, ESQDISTRICT EXECUTIVEFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202

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