What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanency Coordinator (CYFD/PSD #8914) 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 MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This protective services case worker position will be responsible for engaging children, parents, and other caregivers in order to coordinate assessments and permanency plans for children in CYFD custody to promote child safety, permanency and well-being.
How does it get done?
Provide CPS and permanency planning services for children served by the agency to promote the safety and permanency of children by conducting ongoing assessments to determine child safety, permanency, and well-being. On a rotating basis, provide after-hours response to CPS emergencies. (35%)
For assigned cases, conduct ongoing case activities to collect information necessary to create appropriate plans to provide safety, timely permanency and enhanced well-being for children. (35%)
Provide case management services for children served by the agency. Caseload averages between 12 and 20 children per worker. (20%)
Provide quality CPS permanency planning services to children served by the agency and assume limited administrative responsibility for unit and other duties as assigned to achieve agency mission by working with management to identify positive practice issues, areas needing improvement, and participating in local reviews. (10%)
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Services from an accredited college/university. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) 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, 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: Marianne Hernandez-Jimenez, (575) 323-4994. 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 POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This protective services case worker position will be responsible for engaging children, parents, and other caregivers in order to coordinate assessments and permanency plans for children in CYFD custody to promote child safety, permanency and well-being.
How does it get done?
Provide CPS and permanency planning services for children served by the agency to promote the safety and permanency of children by conducting ongoing assessments to determine child safety, permanency, and well-being. On a rotating basis, provide after-hours response to CPS emergencies. (35%)
For assigned cases, conduct ongoing case activities to collect information necessary to create appropriate plans to provide safety, timely permanency and enhanced well-being for children. (35%)
Provide case management services for children served by the agency. Caseload averages between 12 and 20 children per worker. (20%)
Provide quality CPS permanency planning services to children served by the agency and assume limited administrative responsibility for unit and other duties as assigned to achieve agency mission by working with management to identify positive practice issues, areas needing improvement, and participating in local reviews. (10%)
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Services from an accredited college/university. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) 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, 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: Marianne Hernandez-Jimenez, (575) 323-4994. 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.
