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.
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE. DOH/PHD/SE
REGION--Children's Medical Services Why does the job exist? Provide direct client services for medically and financially eligible clients to attain mutually determined goals; gather, generate land maintain appropriate records and accurate completion of forms for social work intervention, expand, enhance and contribute to the improvement of services of the Children's Medical Services land related information needed to assure accurate, competent, and professional implementation of the Children's Medical Services program and the Public Health Division Mission statement. How does it get done? To provide direct client services to clientele. Will provide services to multi-ethnic, mono-lingual population, and provide assurance of services for children and youth with special healthcare needs. Services will be addressed on an individual, family, and systems level. Who are the customers? The Public and Children's Medical Services Program participants. Ideal Candidate The Public and Children's Medical Services Program participants. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with
NMAC 61-31-9
) and two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities, and other relevant experience, working with patients, clients, providers, and families. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the State of NM with a
LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
for LISW. A Provisional License will be accepted contingent on passing the test before it expires and obtaining a license. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Services are provided in communities, clinics, auxiliary site settings and in the homes of consumers to a diverse racial and ethnic population, many of whom do not speak English. Reaching and lifting up to forty pounds may be required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provides outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training sessions with occasional overnight stay is required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:
Greg Bergman (505) 222-4635 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.
