What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARA Navigator (DOH/PHD #11534+) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This positing may be used to fill multiple positions.
Welcome to the New Mexico Department of Health. To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.
The Maternal Health Program's main purpose is to assure that all pregnant women have the best possible health care, and that New Mexico's babies have the best possible start in life.
This posting may be used to fill positions in multiple locations.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbents will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the CARA state law that became effective July 1, 2019. This law (CARA) requires the creation of a Plan of Care for every newborn with in-utero substance exposure and provide an opportunity to offer supportive services for parents with substance use and their infants. The CARA navigator will be responsible for completing comprehensive family assessments, building working relationships with families, working with other state agencies/hospitals, and support them in accessing needed services.
How does it get done?
Review every plan of care to make sure the plan is complete. Assure Insurance Information is captured on the mom/newborn to allow for correct referrals to the right Insurance for Care Coordination. Complete comprehensive family assessments with families who have a CARA plan of care. Revise plan of care as necessary based on needs identified in family assessments.
Conduct home visits with families who have a CARA plan of care to support engagement in services. Coordinate with the individuals involved in the Plan of Care to ensure engagement and compliance with state law and rules regarding CARA. Contact Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns.
Transport families as needed to identified support services
Assist in training providers and individuals on the CARA law and how to create a plan of care
Provide outreach to target populations throughout the state
Provide technical assistance to providers as needed on CARA and plan of care
Manage and participate in the ongoing CARA workgroup by developing agendas and leading workgroup discussion in topics related to CARA
Work with other state agencies in continued implementation of CARA across various sectors
Who are the customers?
Those who enroll into the CARA program.
Ideal Candidate
Those who enroll into the CARA program.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education,
Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working 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 and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Must have own mode of transportation. Incumbent may be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Samuel Peinado. 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.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This positing may be used to fill multiple positions.
Welcome to the New Mexico Department of Health. To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.
The Maternal Health Program's main purpose is to assure that all pregnant women have the best possible health care, and that New Mexico's babies have the best possible start in life.
This posting may be used to fill positions in multiple locations.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbents will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the CARA state law that became effective July 1, 2019. This law (CARA) requires the creation of a Plan of Care for every newborn with in-utero substance exposure and provide an opportunity to offer supportive services for parents with substance use and their infants. The CARA navigator will be responsible for completing comprehensive family assessments, building working relationships with families, working with other state agencies/hospitals, and support them in accessing needed services.
How does it get done?
Review every plan of care to make sure the plan is complete. Assure Insurance Information is captured on the mom/newborn to allow for correct referrals to the right Insurance for Care Coordination. Complete comprehensive family assessments with families who have a CARA plan of care. Revise plan of care as necessary based on needs identified in family assessments.
Conduct home visits with families who have a CARA plan of care to support engagement in services. Coordinate with the individuals involved in the Plan of Care to ensure engagement and compliance with state law and rules regarding CARA. Contact Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns.
Transport families as needed to identified support services
Assist in training providers and individuals on the CARA law and how to create a plan of care
Provide outreach to target populations throughout the state
Provide technical assistance to providers as needed on CARA and plan of care
Manage and participate in the ongoing CARA workgroup by developing agendas and leading workgroup discussion in topics related to CARA
Work with other state agencies in continued implementation of CARA across various sectors
Who are the customers?
Those who enroll into the CARA program.
Ideal Candidate
Those who enroll into the CARA program.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education,
Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working 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 and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Must have own mode of transportation. Incumbent may be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Samuel Peinado. 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.
