$28.72 – $45.95 Hourly
$59,739 – $95,582 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 75
Posting Details
THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THIS POSITION IS FILLED.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will supervise a unit of CYFD Fostering Connections Specialists that partner effectively with young people to support the transition from foster care to adulthood in developmentally appropriate and identity affirming ways; effectively balances the supervisory functions of education, administration, and support to ensure staff develop the knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to align professional practice with the Older Youth Services values, practice model and worker competencies to bring about quality and effective casework interventions; supports staff in ethical, responsive decision-making to achieve positive youth outcomes; supports staff in the creation and implementation of plans to promote the development of knowledge and skills needed to meet personal professional goals and/or advance professionally; utilizes data, continuous quality feedback loops, and effective communication to ensure accountability to young people, the agency, stakeholders, and the community. This position manages and acts upon leave requests, conducts performance evaluations, recommends disciplinary actions if needed, interviews and recommends selection of applicants, provides training for staff. Participates in the planning, development, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of the Older Youth Services and Fostering Connections program. This position provides technical assistance and content expertise to CYFD, foster/adoptive families, providers, and the community regarding youth and emerging adult development, the impact of trauma, and best practices to support engagement and thriving; provide technical assistance regarding the Chafee Act, NM Older Youth Services, and other legislation/policy/procedures that impact work with older youth.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care. 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 8 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 8 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience Associate’s degree or higher in any field AND 8 years of experience 3 Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 4 Master’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 5 PhD degree 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
Background investigation is required and is 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 phone usage. Lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and some travel with the occasional overnight stay may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Stephanie Chavez (505) 250-8652 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.