$22.40 – $35.84 Hourly
$46,591 – $74,545 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
The Social & Community Service Coordinator – Operational will:
- Work with the Policy Program and Development Department to supplement eligible households with food support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
- Assist with research on available waivers, the impact to the communities of the state and work to communicate this information to the SNAP team;
- Coordinate and attend meetings related to these waivers to ensure all stakeholders remain involved and informed of the project;
- Assist with legislation by providing research, reviewing state/federal data and working with the public to ensure that feedback is received in regards to potential state rule changes.
How does it get done?
The Social & Community Service Coordinator – Operational is responsible for:
- Assisting with research and analysis of legislative bills for impact to the programs the Human Services Department (HSD) administers;
- Assisting with drafting and submitting various federal data and outcome reports;
- Assisting with tracking and ensuring timelines are met for projects;
- Participating and scheduling program meetings and conferences, including webinars.
Who are the customers?
- The Human Services Department (HSD) Income Support Division (ISD) Staff;
- Federal Agencies;
- ISD Field Staff.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Exceptional customer service skills;
- Experience conducting policy research;
- Experience providing compliance and implementing ideas.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and two (2) 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 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate’s degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master’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.
Working Conditions
Office setting with extensive use of personal computer, telephone, fax, copier and other related office equipment that involves sitting, standing, bending, reaching, etc. to include lifting up to 30 pounds.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Angela.Simmons@hsd.nm.gov
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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.