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State of New Mexico

State of New Mexico is hiring: Foster Care Plus/ Recruiter in Roswell

State of New Mexico, Roswell, NM, United States

$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly

$41,218 - $65,949 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

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 ANY CYFD OFFICE THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Why does the job exist?

This position will provide support of our specially licensed homes and provide additional training and resources. It will also support recruitment efforts for these homes as well as TFC and out community homes.

How does it get done?

  • Meet and work with the contracted agencies to support Forster Care plus
  • Support training of Foster Care plus resource parents
  • This worker will be assessing needs, and supports for resource foster parents in the foster care plus program.
  • Participate in Treatment meetings and home visits Foster Care plus specialized resources homes and children.
  • Follow Foster Care Plus program guide and support all guidelines
  • Support recruitment of resource homes and support CBRR Teams in these efforts.
  • Work with the communication office to maintain recruitment efforts and support strategic recruitment plan.
  • Create Recruitment events with Recruitment team and Navigators and participate in all recruitment events within the supporting region.


    • Ideal Candidate

  • High level of experience working with the care of children.
  • high level of experience working with children in home care
  • Experience in Recruitment.


    • Minimum Qualification

    Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services. 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 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher 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 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 telephone usage and exposure to occasional contacts with adult inmates.

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    Agency Contact Information: Cantrel Mosely. 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.