Job Description

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.



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?



These positions will support the investigation, permanency and placement units. They can assist in gathering collateral information for investigations and contacting collateral supports. They can enter documentation in the case records and support investigate, placement and permanency staff while in the field when individual visits are of concern. They will support caseworker functions 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, following up on items that are required after certain staffings, 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%

Minimum Qualification



High 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.

Employment Requirements



Must possess a current and valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.

Working Conditions



Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required

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Agency Contact Information:

Leigh Ann Russell, (575) 749-1365. 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.