Recruitment Specialist

19.96 - $31.94 Hourly

41,522 - $66,434 Annually

This position is a Pay Band SD

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.

THE INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION MAY BE HOUSED IN DONA ANA COUNTY.

Why does the job exist?

The Recruiter implements recruitment strategies to increase the pool of prospective resource foster homes for each county in the region. The recruiter documents all inquiries and evaluates recruitment strategies individually to assess quality and completeness as per CYFD policy and procedures. The recruiter partners with agency staff to solicit feedback and elicits collaboration in recruitment efforts.

How does it get done?

The Recruiter implements recruitment strategies to increase the pool of prospective resource foster homes for each county in the region.

• Seeks and identifies appropriate venues that target the areas of need to market and promote the need for prospective resource foster families for children in care.
• Networks with county staff, supervisors, managers, foster parents, stakeholders and each community at large.
• Coordinates monthly recruitment activities in each county including media and public outreach to promote resource foster parent information meetings and pre-service training opportunities.
• Prepares and delivers recruitment materials for promotion of resource foster parenting for each county.
• Seeks and participates in recruitment booths at county events that promote resource foster parenting programs.
• Solicits donation of booth fee waivers or other needs for purpose of recruitment events.
• Educates potential families about the resource foster parenting process and what the needs of the agency are in each specific county.
• Collaborates with regional navigator staff to provide warm hand off of inquiring family after application is received.
• Provides up to date state and local data on number of children in foster care, number of children awaiting adoption without an identified resource as well as amount of currently licensed resource families in each county.
• Develops and sustains relationships with local media, such as radio, newspapers, and TV and utilizes these to send public service announcements and press releases. Arranges and participates in interviews in collaboration with the Communications Director and COMMS team.
• Seeks, arranges and participates at a minimum of bimonthly speaking community outreach opportunities in each county to include but not limited to the faith-based community, chambers of commerce, rotary clubs, Lions clubs, Kiwanis clubs, business community, PTAs, daycare's, large employers, etc.

The recruiter documents all inquiries and evaluates recruitment strategies individually to assess quality and completeness as per CYFD policy and procedures.

Documents each contact in the FACTS / Binti / NM Impact narrative.

The recruiter partners with agency staff to solicit feedback and elicits collaboration in recruitment efforts.

Ideal Candidate

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college / university and licensure by the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners at the LBSW, LMSW, or LISW level or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with NM requirements OR a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Services from an accredited college / university and one (1) year of any combination of experience including working with communities 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 five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position :

Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 5 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 5 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 5 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of 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 may be required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

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Agency Contact Information : Cantrell Mosley. Email

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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.

Salary : $41,522 - $66,434