$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly
$54,760 - $87,616 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 70
We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.
By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.
We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
INCUMBENTS IN THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE STATE TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK ASSIGNMENTS.
Incumbent will be responsible for working with families who are either at risk for involvement in the child welfare system or have current involvement in the child welfare system and are at risk for out of home placement. The Family Navigator will be responsible for completing comprehensive family assessments, developing plans with the families to address their needs, building working relationships with families, supporting them to access needed services, and provide family preservation services if community-based services are not available in the community.
Conduct home visits with families who have been referred to Family Preservation services to identify appropriate service needs, identify family strengths, and support engagement in voluntary services. Contact Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns. 20%
Complete comprehensive family assessments with families who are either at risk for involvement in the child welfare system or have current involvement in the child welfare system and are at risk for out of home placement. 15%
Develop a plan with families to meet the needs identified in the comprehensive family assessment. 15%
Provide case management and support services to families participating in Family Preservation services to include connection to community resources and/or provision of family preservation interventions if none are available in the community. 20%
Transport families as needed to identified support services. 10%
Work with other state agencies in continued implementation of CARA programming, including ongoing provision of services to CARA families currently receiving support from CYFD. 10%
Work with internal and external stakeholders to provide support for partners working with families who would benefit from family preservation services. 10%
Experience as it relates to:
Working directly with Children, Youth, and their families;
Partner with Community Service providers as it relates to Children, and Youth;
Working with Youth in a school setting;
Determining eligibility for services that might be needed for the Children, Youth and Families;
Conduct and complete assessments of safety, risks, strengths, and family needs;
Developing Safety plans for the Children, Youth and Families;
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings;
Identify, provide, and/or arrange timely assessments/evaluations/ interviews;
Conduct medical case management activities for eligible clients.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Must possess a current and valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
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Agency Contact Information: Scott Patterson-Altorre, (505) 695-4626 Email
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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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