A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Fostering Connections Field Supervisor (CYFD/FSD #10109977) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $33.12 - $49.68 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Decision making Full Job Description Posting Details At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
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• Why does the job exist? Incumbent will supervise a unit of CYFD Fostering Connections Specialists that partner effectively with young people to support the transition from foster care to adulthood in developmentally appropriate and identity affirming ways; effectively balances the supervisory functions of education, administration, and support to ensure staff develop the knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to align professional practice with the Older Youth Services values, practice model and worker competencies to bring about quality and effective casework interventions; supports staff in ethical, responsive decision-making to achieve positive youth outcomes; supports staff in the creation and implementation of plans to promote the development of knowledge and skills needed to meet personal professional goals and/or advance professionally; utilizes data, continuous quality feedback loops, and effective communication to ensure accountability to young people, the agency, stakeholders, and the community. This position manages and acts upon leave requests, conducts performance evaluations, recommends disciplinary actions if needed, interviews and recommends selection of applicants, provides training for staff. Participates in the planning, development, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of the Older Youth Services and Fostering Connections program. This position provides technical assistance and content expertise to CYFD, foster/adoptive families, providers, and the community regarding youth and emerging adult development, the impact of trauma, and best practices to support engagement and thriving; provide technical assistance regarding the Chafee Act, NM Older Youth Services, and other legislation/policy/procedures that impact work with older youth. How does it get done? Ensure a quality, responsive workforce that partners effectively with young people to support the transition from foster care to adulthood in developmentally appropriate and identify affirming ways. Ensure consistent practice and up-to-date implementation of CYFD policy and procedure completion of the following duties: Supports development and deepen understanding of the Fostering Connections Bureau values about young people, the practice model, and worker competencies across CYFD and with community providers: Minimum Qualification Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and two (2) years of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekend work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Will be required to be on an on-call rotation. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:
Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
