Case Manager II (TASC)

Located in the Department of Community Mental Health – White Plains: Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class is responsible for the performance of a variety of para-professional duties designed to assist in the identification and screening of eligible clients for the Treatment Alternative for Safer Communities (TASC) Program. This position is responsible for referring clients into treatment, transporting them to treatment interviews, monitoring their progress in treatment, and reporting client's progress to the Court. This level is distinguished from Case Manager I (TASC) by the level and complexity of the caseload and by the additional years of experience required at the higher level. This position may involve both day and evening assignments throughout Westchester County. Does related work as required.

A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or closely related field and either:

(a) one year of experience in providing counseling to individuals with substance abuse or mental health issues†; or

(b) one year of experience in casework or social work for individuals with substance abuse or mental health issues.

Satisfactory completion of 30 credits towards a Master’s Degree in the health or human services field may be substituted for the one year of required experience.

Casework is defined as maintaining a caseload of clients which includes making assessments and referrals for services, coordinating those services and conducting follow up visits to continually reassess client needs.

Possess and maintain of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York while in the title.

1. Examples of where experience might be gained include but are not limited to medical or mental health substance abuse treatment programs, mental illness treatment programs, drug courts, correctional facility substance abuse programs and related criminal justice settings
2. Only experience gained after attaining the minimum education level indicated in the minimum qualifications will be considered in evaluating experience.
3. The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek.
4. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.