Social Worker

Job Description

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Case Manager in the Nassau County Family Court - Drug Treatment Court.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting assessments of defendants for participation in court-monitored substance abuse treatment.
• Submitting detailed recommendations regarding defendants’ eligibility to participate in treatment.
• Referring and placing defendants in community-based treatment programs.
• Monitoring defendants’ participation in community-based treatment programs.
• Submitting detailed updates to Court and parties regarding treatment participation.
• Conducting court mandated drug testing.
• Travel may 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 + $4,920 Location Pay

Please view the full employment announcement at: 10526.pdf