Posting Details The Consumer and Elder Rights Division (CERD) within the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) provides accessible, integrated services to older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to assist them in maintaining their independence, dignity, autonomy, health, safety, and economic well-being, thereby empowering them to live on their own terms in their own communities as productively as possible. We envision lifelong independence and healthy aging. Our guiding principles are to protect the safety and rights of those we serve; promote personal choice and self-determination; treat all persons with respect, embracing cultural diversity; encourage collaborative partnerships; and provide fiscally responsible services. CERD oversees the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

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is an equal opportunity employer. If an applicant selected for an interview needs reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please inform the agency contact listed in the job posting. Why does the job exist? Oversees and manages the

SHIP/SMP

Bureau within the department and assumes a leadership role. Oversight and supervision of the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) programs. How does it get done? Oversees and manages the

SHIP/SMP

Bureau within the department and assumes a leadership role. Oversight and supervision of the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) programs. Responsible for grant management, annual and semi-annual reports, meet grant deadlines, scope work, and deliverables timely. Responsible for making sure all team members are completing their tasks to meet the grant requirements. Measurable goals are 100% compliant with the grant terms, 95% expenditure and timely reporting. Who are the customers? The general public, constituents, elderly and disabled, family and caregivers. Ideal Candidate The general public, constituents, elderly and disabled, family and caregivers. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Family Studies/Services and six (6) 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, health care, and/or behavioral health care, of which two (2) years must be supervisory experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) 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 within 90 days of employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required. Must pass State and Federal Criminal Background Check. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Extensive travel to regional offices. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Anthony Romero (505) 795-1196 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.