$22.66 - $36.26 Hourly
$47,138 - $75,421 Annually
This position is a Pay Band SE
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.
INCUMBENTS IN THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SOCIAL WORKER/GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING LICENSE.
This position will provide or refer to Community In-home Services or PS in-home services for Protective Services clients by developing and implementing interventions with children and families receiving voluntary services to reduce risk and promote the safety of children who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing child maltreatment. They will assess the risk and safety of the child and take appropriate action including referring parents and caregivers to safety related services, safety planning with families, and/or preparing cases for transfer to Community Bases Services. Incumbent will serve as a mentor and lead worker of protective services workers who are responsible for engaging children, parents, and other caregivers in order to coordinate assessments and permanency plans for children in the custody of the Children, Youth and Services Department to promote child safety, permanency and well-being.
Provide In-Home Services for children and youth served by the agency that is reflective of the Protective Services Piñon Practice Model to reduce risk and promote the safety and well-being of children and youth receiving non-legal services (30%).
Conduct ongoing case activities to collect information, create appropriate plans, reduce risk, promote safety and ensure well-being for children and youth receiving non-legal services in order to enhance families' capacities to provide for their children and youth (30%).
Provide case management services for families served by the agency to include but not limited to documenting efforts and case activities in FACTS and ensure all required paperwork is completed (20%).
Provide quality In Home Services to children, youth and families served by the agency by working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure the quality of services is reflective of the Protective Services Practice Model so as to achieve the goals of safety and well-being for the children, youth and families served through In Home Services (20%).
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.
Master's degree in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology from an accredited college/university OR Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Studies from an accredited college/university and three (3) years of any combination of experience including working with communities on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health, and/or health care. Must possess a current license in New Mexico as a Doctoral Level Psychologist, Psychologist Associate, LISW, LMSW, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, or LMFT or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. May work under frequent time constraints. Significant travel statewide is required, approximately 25% of time.
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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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