What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Home Services Practitioner Supervisor (CYFD/PSD #8521) 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 POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide a unit of case workers providing in-home services for Protective Services clients by developing and implementing interventions with children and families receiving voluntary services to reduce risk and promote the safety of children who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing child maltreatment.
How does it get done?
Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and lead the local county office management team;
Review, assign and monitor in-home, voluntary services cases designed to address the safety needs of the child and enhance child and family well-being;
Review and approve unit¿s work to ensure the provision of quality family centered services;
Review practice and work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure the provision of quality services so as to achieve the goals of safety, permanency and well-being for children and families served by the agency.
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology from an accredited college/university is required for this position and two (2) 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 above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must possess a current license in New Mexico as a Doctoral Level Psychologist, Psychologist Associate, LISW, LMSW, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, or LMFT or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements.
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, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. 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 not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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 POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide a unit of case workers providing in-home services for Protective Services clients by developing and implementing interventions with children and families receiving voluntary services to reduce risk and promote the safety of children who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing child maltreatment.
How does it get done?
Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and lead the local county office management team;
Review, assign and monitor in-home, voluntary services cases designed to address the safety needs of the child and enhance child and family well-being;
Review and approve unit¿s work to ensure the provision of quality family centered services;
Review practice and work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure the provision of quality services so as to achieve the goals of safety, permanency and well-being for children and families served by the agency.
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology from an accredited college/university is required for this position and two (2) 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 above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must possess a current license in New Mexico as a Doctoral Level Psychologist, Psychologist Associate, LISW, LMSW, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, or LMFT or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements.
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, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. 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 not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
