Job description

Children, Youth & Families DptAgency

03/17/2023Posting End Date

Continuous Job OpeningJob Posting Type

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131229Job ID

PortalesLocation

Full-TimeFull/Part Time

Regular - PERM for StateRegular/Temporary

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Salary

$17.94 - $28.70 Hourly

$37,306 - $59,689 Annually

This position is a Pay Band SD

Purpose of Position

This protective services case worker position will coordinate and facilitate the placement of children in CYFD custody by studying both relative and non-relative families interested in becoming foster and adoptive families.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

How does it get done?

• The placement worker assesses and licenses foster homes in a manner that is consistent with Protective Services Division policies and procedures. (35%)

• The placement worker conducts ongoing case activities for maintenance and retention of licensed families that promotes family focused and child centered practice. (35%)

• The placement worker provides pre and post placement services to pre-adoptive families in accordance with Protective Services Division practice model. (20%)

• Complete FACTS documentation on providers as per policy and procedure. (10%)

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university and licensure by the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners at the LBSW, LMSW, or LISW level or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with NM requirements OR a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Services from an accredited college/university and two (2) 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. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or related experience totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education ExperienceEducation Experience 1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND6 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND6 years of experience 2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND4 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND6 years of experience 3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 years of experience 4Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

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 may be required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Incumbent will be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments which may include transporting clients including children. Must have own mode of transportation.

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Agency Contact Information: Sonia Sanchez (575) 624-6071Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,306.00 - $59,689.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portales, NM 88130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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