What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Medical Services Medical and Public Health Social Worker-A (DOH/PHD/SE #11173) 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.
DOH-PHD--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 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 six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. 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.
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 fifty (50) pounds may be required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provide outreach and coverage, to attend meetings and training sessions, with the occasional overnight stay is required.
Supplemental Information
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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.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
DOH-PHD--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 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 six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. 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.
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 fifty (50) pounds may be required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provide outreach and coverage, to attend meetings and training sessions, with the 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.
