Kinship Specialist (CYFD/OPA #26146)

Kinship Specialist (CYFD/OPA #26146) State of New Mexico - 3.4 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $26.57 - $39.86 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Criminology Contract management Community engagement Mental health and behavioral care Associate's degree in psychology Social work Filing Mid-level Sociology Criminal Justice Administrative experience Social Sciences Driver's License Supervising experience Policy & process development Associate's degree in criminal justice Human Development & Family Studies Case management Driving Budget development Decision making Counseling Psychology Human Services Investigative reports Social Work 1 year Associate's degree in sociology Associate's degree Organizational budget management 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? Social Services Coordinators are involved in the planning, development, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of social service programs, policies, and procedures. The work may include the provision of administrative review services for a variety of service programs or involve the administration of a specialized service area. Social Services Coordinators may act as case consultants, advocates, or subject matter specialists in the assigned program area(s). They also plan, organize, and supervise investigations, inspections and assessments regarding children's and family service programs. They establish and maintain files, investigate and analyze information obtained during eligibility determination processes. They are responsible for making decisions that follow division guidelines and policies and state and federal requirements. Social Service Coordinators may assist in setting policy and direction with developing and monitoring the program budget, monitoring compliance, and supervising staff. They direct and coordinate comprehensive planning functions and establish procedures, prepare reports on investigations, and recommend improvements to the quality of case management and service delivery. At the highest level, Social Services Coordinators are responsible for the oversight and administration of one or multiple work units or bureaus which are responsible for the main component of the department's mission. How does it get done? The position is responsible for maintaining and building the kinship/guardianship assistance program. This position will require contract management for various post adoption, guardianship and kinship programs, educating staff and community regarding kinship and relative care, helping the agency to secure support for relatives and kin, and promoting guardianship and assistance in implementation of grants related to kinship care. 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 one (1) year 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 three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Tamara Casas 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.