Intensive Family Intervention Services (IFIS) Worker (CYFD/FSD #10111116)

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? This position will provide In-home Services for CYFD clients by developing and implementing interventions with children and families receiving services to reduce risk and promote the safety of children who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing child maltreatment. They will assess the risk and safety of the child and take appropriate action including referring parents and caregivers to safety related services, safety planning with families, and/or preparing cases for transfer to Community Bases Services. Incumbent will serve as a mentor and LEAD worker of CYFD workers who are responsible for engaging children, parents, and other caregivers in order to coordinate assessments and plans for children in the custody of the Children, Youth and Services Department to promote child safety, permanency and well-being. How does it get done? Provide In-Home Services for children and youth served by the agency that utilizes approved strategies to reduce risk and promote the safety and well-being of children and youth receiving non-legal services (30%); Conduct ongoing case activities to collect information, create appropriate plans, reduce risk, promote safety and ensure well-being for children and youth receiving non-legal services in order to enhance families' capacities to provide for their children and youth (30%); Provide case management services for families served by the agency to include but not limited to documenting efforts and case activities in FACTS and ensure all required paperwork is completed (20%); Provide quality In Home Services to children, youth and families served by the agency by working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure the quality of services is reflective of the Protective Services Practice Model so as to achieve the goals of safety and well-being for the children, youth and families served through In Home Services (20% Minimum Qualification Master's Degree in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology from an accredited college/university OR Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Studies 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 above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. May require a current license in New Mexico as a Doctoral Level Psychologist, Psychologist Associate, LISW, LMSW, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, or LMFT or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements. Employment Requirements Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with extensive exposure to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and phone usage. Travel may be required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. The Statewide Central Intake operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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 covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.