Associate Deputy Director (CYFD/PSD #8948) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $46.33 - $74.12 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Program development Driver's License Social services policy development Policy Development 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, 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 administrative management and clinical supervision to regionally based permanency managers, responsible for provision of child protective services specific to the area of permanency planning and investigation services. Position works collaboratively with regional managers within the Southern Region of the state and other service areas of CYFD and the position will support other service areas within CYFD Protective Services as needed. How does it get done? Provide effective administrative and clinical management/supervision to assigned Investigation Managers in the region. The outcome of this assignment is to ensure that these offices adhere to applicable federal and state law, department policies and procedures, and to ensure that these offices and employees support the mission and vision of the Children, Youth and Families Department. 70% Conduct quality assurance and performance improvement activities and monitor offices to support good practice and family centered services. 10% Use community partnerships to support the provision of family centered services to those families requiring protective services. 10% Function in a leadership role and conduct other duties as assigned to achieve agency mission. 10% Minimum Qualification Master's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience in the management and direct provision of child welfare services, policy and procedure writing, and program research and development. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and direct experience in child welfare totaling eleven (11) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Cecilia Rosales, 575-635-5793 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.