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INTRODUCTION

At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service – and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.

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THIS IS A REGIONAL POSITION AND CAN BE HOUSED IN LAS VEGAS, SANTA FE, ESPANOLA, RATON, OR TAOS.

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

PURPOSE:

This position will conduct family centered meeting (FCM) facilitation and provide consultation in case staffing for Child Protective Services cases, with a focus mostly on permanency cases.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up family centered meeting (FCM) staffings that are individualized to family needs and assists the presenting protective services with their preparation in accordance with the Protective Services Division practice model.

• Facilitates family centered meeting (FCM) meetings, family group decision making (FGDM) and other facilitated meetings/staffing according to guidelines.

• Documents efforts and plans in FACTS from staffing, other facilitation and FGDM following standards/format according to type of meeting.

• Works collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure the provision of quality services so as to achieve the goals of safety and well-being for children and families served by the agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and one (1) year of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

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Agency Contact Information: Crystil Rosas (575) 200-0449 email: crystil.rosas@cyfd.nm.gov

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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.