LOCATION: 8th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

LACKAWANNA CITY - DRUG COURT

BASE SALARY: $54,768

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE

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 (CASAC) 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.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Resource Coordinators I report to the Chief Clerk and Project Director and work in

problem solving parts and units throughout the Unified Court System. Resource Coordinators I are responsible for establishing and

maintaining relationships with community partners and service providers; act as the courtroom representative for problem solving parts

and units; prepare written reports, update computer programs and maintain case files. Resource Coordinators I may also perform

other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: The candidate will be responsible for the daily operation of a Drug Court in Lackawanna City Court. Duties will include,

but are not limited to: statistical record keeping and reporting, data entry, program development and community networking. The

coordinator will regularly interface with State and local service agencies necessary to ensure service to court clientele, assist in various

projects and represent the court at interagency meetings and conferences. Experience with chemical dependency assessment,

together with a working knowledge of the treatment community, a general understanding of the criminal justice system and work

experience and knowledge of drug treatment court is desirable. Strong computer skills are needed to coordinate this program. Travel

throughout the District may be required.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed

by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not

necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to

reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All

applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within

the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5

Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at

www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to 8JDHRApplications@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

TASHA MOORE

DEPUTY DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

92 FRANKLIN STREET

BUFFALO, NY 14202

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: September 6, 2023 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: October 4, 2023

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital

status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.