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New Mexico State Personnel Office

Corrections Case Worker (NMCD #17481)

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A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.

$56,124 / year median in New Mexico

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Between $47k and $71k Per Year Corrections Case Worker (NMCD #17481) New Mexico State Personnel Office
Occupation:
Mental Health Counselors
Location:
Hagerman, NM - 88232
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
08/01/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
New Mexico State Personnel Office
Web Site:
www.spo.state.nm.us
Expires:
08/16/2026 Job #: 166023 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 will determine proper classification of inmates, determine placement into eligible programming and inmate release preparation. How does it get done?
Determine:
  • Classification of inmates
  • Placement into eligible programming
  • Inmate release Who are the customers? The New Mexico Corrections Facilities Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Ideal Candidate Experience 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 Associate 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required education. Employment Requirements This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment 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. 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:
Sonya Levario at (575) 888-3823 or sonya.levario@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