State of New Mexico
Program Specialist
State of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503
$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly
$54,760 - $87,616 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 70
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.
Why does the job exist?
This position will manage and provide programmatic and financial oversight of statewide community based support services to children, youth and families who are at-risk of or have experienced child abuse and/or neglect. This includes, but is not limited to the development of procurement, (Request for Proposal's (RFP's ), Request for Application (RF A's), etc.), professional and general services contracts, and contract expenditures. The incumbent will be able to provide ongoing and regular training and technical assistance to contractors, stakeholders, and the CYFD field staff that provide or utilize these services.
How does it get done?
Provide effective programmatic and financial oversight of statewide community based support services to children, youth and families who are at-risk of or have experienced child abuse and/or neglect.Development of procurement (RFP's, RF A's, etc), professional and general services contracts and contract expenditures.Conduct quality assurance and performance improvement activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders statewide.Provide guidance, oversight and technical support for contracted providers who are providing community based support services to children, youth and families who are at-risk of or have experienced child abuse and/or neglect.
Ideal Candidate
Experience 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 Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
6 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
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 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 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: Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. 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.
$54,760 - $87,616 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 70
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.
Why does the job exist?
This position will manage and provide programmatic and financial oversight of statewide community based support services to children, youth and families who are at-risk of or have experienced child abuse and/or neglect. This includes, but is not limited to the development of procurement, (Request for Proposal's (RFP's ), Request for Application (RF A's), etc.), professional and general services contracts, and contract expenditures. The incumbent will be able to provide ongoing and regular training and technical assistance to contractors, stakeholders, and the CYFD field staff that provide or utilize these services.
How does it get done?
Provide effective programmatic and financial oversight of statewide community based support services to children, youth and families who are at-risk of or have experienced child abuse and/or neglect.Development of procurement (RFP's, RF A's, etc), professional and general services contracts and contract expenditures.Conduct quality assurance and performance improvement activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders statewide.Provide guidance, oversight and technical support for contracted providers who are providing community based support services to children, youth and families who are at-risk of or have experienced child abuse and/or neglect.
Ideal Candidate
Experience 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 Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
6 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
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 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 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
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. 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.