$21.58 – $34.53 Hourly
$44,893 – $71,829 Annually
This position is a Pay Band SE
Posting Details
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide or refer to Community In-home Services or PS in-home services for Protective Services clients by developing and implementing interventions with children and families receiving voluntary services to reduce risk and promote the safety of children who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing child maltreatment. They will assess the risk and safety of the child and take appropriate action including referring parents and caregivers to safety related services, safety planning with families, and/or preparing cases for transfer to Community Bases Services. Incumbent will serve as a mentor and lead worker of protective services workers who are responsible for engaging children, parents, and other caregivers in order to coordinate assessments and permanency plans for children in the custody of the Children, Youth and Services Department to promote child safety, permanency and well-being.
How does it get done?
• The IFIS worker will conduct case management of child protective services permanency cases (in-home services and legal) consistent with policy and procedures. Cases may be more complex in nature. Senior worker will also mentor new workers in the unit. (35%)
• The IFIS worker will obtain information necessary to create appropriate case plans to provide safety, permanency and well-being to children. Cases may be more complex in nature. (35%)
• The IFIS worker develops and maintains a positive relationship with clients, staff, other agencies and community partners. (20%)
• The IFIS worker will attend mandatory staffings (matching, disclosures, consultant staffings, etc) and document in FACTS. (10%)
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Studies from an accredited college/university. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or related experience totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate’s degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor’s degree or higher 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
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
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. Incumbent will be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments which may include transporting clients including children. Must have own mode of transportation.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information:Charlene Martinez, 575-758-8871 Email
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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.