Project Coordinator (CYFD/PSD #10116312)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) seeks an experienced professional to assist the Northern Deputy Director of the Protective Services Division. The role focuses on researching, planning, developing, implementing, tracking and assessing projects that improve outcomes for children and families, and supporting data quality and case preparation.

You will coordinate meetings with internal partners and external stakeholders, review cases and provider records, and help

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and 1 year of social work/coordination experience.
• Any combination of education or experience totaling 3 years may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and Defensive Driving Course certification.
• Pre-employment background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Director in researching, planning, developing, implementing, and assessing projects for program improvement.
• Monitor and report regular data related to child welfare outcomes for program quality.
• Review cases and provider records in preparation for decisions on high profile cases and settlements.
• Coordinate, plan, and schedule meetings with internal partners and external stakeholders.
• Maintain meeting agendas, notes, and action plans.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Data review and reporting

Project coordination

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Associate's Degree in Social Work or related field

3+ years work experience in social/community coordination

Job description

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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.

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

*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 & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

THE INCUMBENT FOR THIS POSITION MAY BE HOUSED IN THE FOLLOWING REGIONAL LOCATIONS: FARMINGTON, ESPANOLA, GALLUP, TAOS, RATON, LAS VEGAS, SANTA FE OR GRANTS.

Why does the job exist?

The incumbent will assist the Northern Deputy Director of the Protective Services Division in researching, planning, developing, implementing, tracking and assessing projects specific to program improvement initiatives that support best practice and improved outcomes for children and families; assists upper level PSD management staff in monitoring and reporting regular data reports related to key child welfare outcomes for the purpose of program implement and improved data quality, assists the director in reviewing cases and provider records for the purpose of preparation for decisions on high profile cases, constituent complaints, casework evaluation, and MFD and payment approval; and assists the director in coordinating, planning and scheduling meetings, with internal partners and external stakeholders including but not limited to executive management, county leadership, foster parents, and partner agencies.

How does it get done?

• Project Coordination: The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director in researching, planning, developing, implementing, and assessing projects specific to program improvement initiatives that support best practice and improved outcomes for children and families. Projects may include statewide initiatives, county specific interventions, and professional development plans for individual leaders. The incumbent will collaborate with county leadership, central office bureaus, other divisions, and partner agencies during the course of projectcoordination. ( 40%)
• Data Review and Reporting: The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director in monitoring and reporting regular data reports related to key child welfare outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and improved data quality. Examples include but are not limited to payment data, pending investigation data, worker/child visit data, worker/parent visit data, and timeliness to permanency data. The incumbent will collaborate with the Data and QA units and will utilize ROM and FACTS data reports for collecting and analyzing data. (20%)
• Case Review: The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director in reviewing cases and provider records for the purpose of preparation for decisions on high profile cases, Kevin S. settlement implementation, constituent complaints, casework evaluation, and MFD and payment approval. The incumbent will provide written and/or verbal summaries of reviews as determined appropriate by the requesting manager. ( 10%)
• Meeting Coordination and Record Keeping: The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director in coordinating, planning and scheduling meetings with internal partners and stakeholders including but not limited to executive management, county leadership, foster parents, and partner agencies. The incumbent will assist in keeping and disseminating meeting agendas, notes, and action plans. ( 15%)
• Administrative Duties: The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director with typical administrative duties such tracking, hiring new employees, tracking employee evaluations, tracking HR employee relations matters and maintaining schedules. (15%)

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.

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. Must have own mode of transportation. Incumbent may be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments.

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.