UCS-23
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK
UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM
PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 24609
POSITION TITLE: PROJECT DIRECTOR I JG: 23
LOCATION: SUPREME COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY – CRIMINAL TERM
BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work 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 Bachelors Degree from an accredited school of social work and four (4) years
of satisfactory full-time experience in social casework with a recognized public or private agency adhering
to accepted professional standards; or Credentialized Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate
(CASAC) and five (5) 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: Project Directors I report to the Chief Clerk and work in the largest problem solving
parts in New York City or in counties with populations exceeding 400,000. Project Directors I report to the Chief Clerk and are
responsible for overseeing the work of Resource Coordinators, Case Managers and Case Technicians. Project Directors I prepare
written reports, maintain statistical records, coordinate grant management and develop links with outside social service agencies.
Project Directors I may also be responsible for providing District wide support and supervision to problem solving parts. They may
also perform administrative and other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to a newly formed Manhattan Drug Court. Duties and responsibilities include but are
not limited to: overseeing problem-solving court and supervising staff: preparing statistical reports and analyzing data; applying for
grants; participating in case conferences with problem solving part’s team; preparing annual budget for the unit; reviewing case
files and case management including inputting data, modifying databases, and preparing reports; developing individualized
treatment plans that include participant’s goals and objectives; providing referrals to appropriate treatment programs; monitoring
participants’ progress in treatment and providing updates at scheduled court appearances and participant progress; recommending
areas of training for staff: conducting agency visits; reviewing and updating program forms; and acting as a liaison in meetings with
community organizations and government agencies.
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), a cover letter, and resume by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Christopher Disanto, Esq.
Chief Clerk VII
Supreme Court, Criminal Term New York County
100 Centre St, 10th floor, Room 1010
New York, NY 10013
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: June 12, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: July 10, 2026
