CPS Case Aide (CYFD/PSD #10118055)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice seeks staff to support the investigation, permanency and placement units across the state. Roles involve gathering collateral information, documenting in FACTS, coordinating caseworker visits, and referring services for children and families.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children, youth, and families, strong collaboration with community providers, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has experience working directly with children, youth and families.
• Ability to partner with community service providers and coordinate services.
• Experience conducting safety assessments and developing safety plans.
• Strong teamwork and ability to participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support investigation, permanency and placement units with collateral information.
• Enter documentation in FACTS for caseworkers and track required actions.
• Set up appointments, coordinate visits, and contact references for home studies.
• Assist in referrals for services and track progress of cases.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

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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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 staffing, 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%

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.

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

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

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 is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

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.