Juvenile Case Coordinator | Community Corrections & Compliance

Guidance-Center-of-Lea-County; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidance Center of Lea County, Inc. in Hobbs, NM is seeking a full-time Community Corrections staff member to support the Juvenile Community Corrections Team.

You will verify and update client information, maintain caseloads, and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards. The role emphasizes strong data management, confidentiality, and collaboration with the Community Corrections Supervisor to develop community service placements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an Accredited University in psychology, social work, sociology or other related field with two (2) years of experience working with target population.
• Waiver may be given for a high school diploma or high school equivalent with four (4) years working with target population.
• Must pass required background checks and drug screenings.
• Must be computer literate to effectively maintain compliance with all standards and requirements.
• Professional communication skills in a timely manner (24 hours or less).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the Juvenile Community Corrections Team.
• Verify/update client information to include contact details, demographics, forms, consents, etc. at the start of every engagement.
• Monitor contract compliance.
• Maintain caseload of participants and appropriate case records.
• Ensure that all billing and recording functions are conducted in compliance with all ethical and legal standards.
• Attend all required case review and staff meetings of the Community Corrections Program and GCLC.
• Assist the Community Corrections Supervisor in the referral process and the development of community service placements as needed.
• Serve as an advocate of the program and the participants in the community.
• Responsible for ensuring that all GCLC and CYFD policies and procedures are followed during the provision of Community Corrections services.
• Assist with special community services when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality for all information regarding clients, staff, physicians, and GCLC obtained as a result of employment at GCLC.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Services or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Multitasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Independent work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology or related field

High school diploma or GED with four years of experience

Job description

Guidance Center of Lea County, Inc. in Hobbs, NM is seeking a full-time Community Corrections staff member to support the Juvenile Community Corrections Team.

You will verify and update client information, maintain caseloads, and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards. The role emphasizes strong data management, confidentiality, and collaboration with the Community Corrections Supervisor to develop community service placements.