Youth & Family Support Specialist

New Mexico Department of Justice; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) seeks Social Service Assistants to support children, youth and families. You will transport clients to appointments, document activities in FACTS, and assist case workers with payments and data entry while coordinating community services to promote safety and well-being.

Ideal candidates have experience with families, youth, and multidisciplinary collaboration, and meet basic requirements such as a high school diploma and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalency.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Defensive Driving Course Certificate (NM) or ability to obtain as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to appointments and supervise visits as needed.
• Document activities in FACTS per agency policy.
• Support case workers by entering payments and information in FACTS.
• Identify and coordinate community-based services to promote safety and well-being.

Skills

Working with Children

Working with Youth

Family Services

Safety Assessments

Team Collaboration

Multidisciplinary Meetings

Eligibility Determination

Education

High School diploma or Equivalency

Job description

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) seeks Social Service Assistants to support children, youth and families. You will transport clients to appointments, document activities in FACTS, and assist case workers with payments and data entry while coordinating community services to promote safety and well-being.

Ideal candidates have experience with families, youth, and multidisciplinary collaboration, and meet basic requirements such as a high school diploma and a valid driver’s