Between $52k and $78k Per Year Residential Reentry Specialist (NMCD #17487) New Mexico State Personnel Office

Location:

Grants, NM - 87020

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

07/11/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico State Personnel Office

Web Site:

www.spo.state.nm.us

Expires:

07/26/2026 Job #: 165207 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Why does the job exist? This position is responsible for the development of parole and release plans for inmates and offenders under the supervision of the New Mexico Corrections Department. The position will work with inmates, probation officers, and other agencies to develop parole and release plans. How does it get done?

• Performs pre-release case management for the reentry and integration of inmates/offenders releasing from an NMCD correctional facility.
• Work with facility medical, education, behavioral health, and other facility staff to create a successful reentry plan for the inmate.
• Evaluate inmates using questionnaires and psychological tests.
• Write treatment plans and summaries for each inmate.
• Counsel inmates/offenders and create rehabilitation plans for them to follow when they are no longer in prison or on parole. Who are the customers? The New Mexico Corrections Facilities Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Ideal Candidate Experienced in the following:
• Assisting interdisciplinary teams in the evaluation of offenders
• Participating in follow-up services and providing monitoring of offenders
• Inmate Classification process
• The reentry process
• Application of Good Time Laws
• Monitoring activities using a tracking system Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Guidance and Counseling, Penology, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies/Services, Criminology, or related field as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or experience in a correctional setting, records management, file auditing, case management, law enforcement, counseling, social work, government assistance programs, rehabilitative environment, working on health or social service-related matters, behavioral health, policy and/or statutory compliance totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education. Employment Requirements This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a preemployment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Preemployment background check is required and conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Michelle Slater (505) 287-9660, or email: Michelle.

Slater@cd.nm.gov Email 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.... Visit the Employer site for more details