What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Program Specialist (CYFD/FSD #10112867) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.
By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.
We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
Provide program and contract management of both federal and state funded community-based domestic violence programs. Manage, analyze and evaluate complex domestic violence services to ensure quality outcomes by statewide community-based domestic violence contract agencies. Manage the implementation of the Domestic Violence Offender Treatment and Intervention Rule (8.8. 7 NMAC) for programs receiving court-ordered referrals. Provide technical assistance and support to assure compliance with State and federal Guidelines. Represent the Department as a consultant to community based domestic violence agencies, State agencies, and community partners to increase safety and hope for survivors of domestic violence and their dependents.
How does it get done?
Contract Management- Help develop scopes of work and vendor budgets, process invoices, perform site visits, write site visit reports, and support services providers to correct any issues or concerns and improve services according to established best practices. (50%)
Service Quality support and Monitoring- Support vendor agencies to achieve excellent results through technical assistance, helping to gather and analyze performance measure and outcome data, participating in performance measure and outcome reviews, and responding to and managing complaints and grievances from vendor clients and employees. (25%)
Community Coordination- Coordinate and facilitate meetings between service providers, state agencies, and other community organizations to deliver coordinated services to domestic violence survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. (10%)
Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation of Policy- Participate in work groups and strategic planning efforts as directed to provide critical expertise from interactions with programs and assisting with community interactions. Help develop best practices and support materials for programs. (5%)
Additional projects and duties as assigned (10%)
Who are the customers?
Residents of New Mexico who are victims/survivors and/or perpetrators of domestic violence.
Ideal Candidate
Residents of New Mexico who are victims/survivors and/or perpetrators of domestic violence.
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. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
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.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. 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.
We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.
By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.
We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
Provide program and contract management of both federal and state funded community-based domestic violence programs. Manage, analyze and evaluate complex domestic violence services to ensure quality outcomes by statewide community-based domestic violence contract agencies. Manage the implementation of the Domestic Violence Offender Treatment and Intervention Rule (8.8. 7 NMAC) for programs receiving court-ordered referrals. Provide technical assistance and support to assure compliance with State and federal Guidelines. Represent the Department as a consultant to community based domestic violence agencies, State agencies, and community partners to increase safety and hope for survivors of domestic violence and their dependents.
How does it get done?
Contract Management- Help develop scopes of work and vendor budgets, process invoices, perform site visits, write site visit reports, and support services providers to correct any issues or concerns and improve services according to established best practices. (50%)
Service Quality support and Monitoring- Support vendor agencies to achieve excellent results through technical assistance, helping to gather and analyze performance measure and outcome data, participating in performance measure and outcome reviews, and responding to and managing complaints and grievances from vendor clients and employees. (25%)
Community Coordination- Coordinate and facilitate meetings between service providers, state agencies, and other community organizations to deliver coordinated services to domestic violence survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. (10%)
Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation of Policy- Participate in work groups and strategic planning efforts as directed to provide critical expertise from interactions with programs and assisting with community interactions. Help develop best practices and support materials for programs. (5%)
Additional projects and duties as assigned (10%)
Who are the customers?
Residents of New Mexico who are victims/survivors and/or perpetrators of domestic violence.
Ideal Candidate
Residents of New Mexico who are victims/survivors and/or perpetrators of domestic violence.
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. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
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.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. 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.
