$19.01 – $30.42 Hourly
$39,545 – $63,271 Annually
This position is a Pay Band SD
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 be responsible to receive, compose, edit and submit reports of allegations of abuse and neglect referrals from youth via text message/online for all counties on a statewide basis. Position will engage with youth on concerns, needs, and provide resources and/or submit an abuse and neglect referral.
How does it get done?
• The REACH NM worker will receive reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect from youth via text message/online. (40%) ;
• The REACH NM worker will utilize appropriate judgment in the screening process per CYFD policy and procedure and worker professional standards (20%) ;
• Follow procedures regarding enhanced intake services will be followed whenever the report requires i.e., calling the assigned social worker or supervisor on open cases and/or calling appropriate professional collateral contacts. Efforts will be made to elicit all relevant and pertinent information, which will assist in a proper screening decision. (20%) ;
• Gather all relevant information by the caller for appropriate screening determination (20%);
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or Family Services 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
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with extensive exposure to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and phone usage. Travel may be required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. The Statewide Central Intake operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information:Leticia Salinas, 505.841.6100 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.