$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly
$38,140 - $61,024 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55
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 POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSITION MAY BE HOUSED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SILVER CITY OR DEMING.
These positions will support the investigation, permanency and placement units. They can assist in gathering collateral information for investigations and contacting collateral supports. They can enter documentation in the case records and support investigate, placement and permanency staff while in the field when individual visits are of concern. They will support caseworker functions by making referrals for services for children and parents, completing documentation in FACTS for the workers, setting up appointments for caseworkers to visit children, parents and resource parents, completing payments in FACTS for resource parents and providers, supervise community visits, help search for relatives, tracking down records, scheduling and tracking necessary staffing, following up on items that are required after certain staffing's, contact references for home studies and help resource parents follow up on outstanding items.
Support to caseworkers with activities like contacting collaterals, setting up services and appointments, supervising visits, searching for relatives, tracking down records, tracking meetings, scheduling meetings. 75%
Documentation in FACTS for Caseworkers 25%
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.
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as a social or community coordinator and/or social worker assistant. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Driver's License.
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
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Agency Contact Information: Valerie Velasquez (505) 617-5589. 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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