Permanency Case Aide

18.34 - $29.34 Hourly$38,140 - $61,024 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band 55Posting DetailsWe 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.If we are unable to fill this position prior to January 22nd, we will take this position to the CYFD Statewide Rapid Hire event on January 23, 2025. Why does the job exist?Incumbent will support the investigation, permanency and placement unit staff in gathering collateral information for investigations and contacting collateral supports, entering documentation in the case records and supporting investigative, placement and permanency staff while in the field when individual visits are of concern. This position will support caseworkers by making referrals for services for children and parents, completing documentation in FACTS for the workers, setting up appointments for caseworkers to visit children, parents and resource parents, completing payments in FACTS for resource parents and providers, supervise community visits, help search for relatives, tracking down records, scheduling and tracking necessary staffing's, following up on items that are required after certain staffing's, contact references for home studies and help resource parents follow up on outstanding items. How does it get done? Support to caseworkers with activities like contacting collaterals, setting up services and appointments, supervising visits, searching for relatives, tracking down records, tracking meetings, scheduling meetings. 75% Documentation in FACTS for Caseworkers. 25% Ideal CandidateExperience as it relates to : Working directly with Children, Youth, and their families; Partner with Community Service providers as it relates to Children, and Youth; Working with Youth in a school setting; Determining eligibility for services that might be needed for the Children, Youth and Families; Conduct and complete assessments of safety, risks, strengths, and family needs; Developing Safety plans for the Children, Youth and Families; Participate in multidisciplinary meetings; Identify, provide, and / or arrange timely assessments / evaluations / interviews; Conduct medical case management activities for eligible clients. Minimum QualificationHigh School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as a social or community coordinator and / or social worker assistant. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience. Substitution TableThese combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position : Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.Employment RequirementsPre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Driver's License. Working ConditionsWork 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. Incumbent will be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments which may include transporting clients including children. Must have own mode of transportation. Supplemental InformationDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information : Crystal Hubert-Mason, (505) 500-5287. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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