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CARA Navigator (DOH/PHD #28012)

Salary

 

$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

 
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. 

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Program is designed to support families whose child has been born substance exposed. CARA Navigators will work with the family, hospitals, providers and managed care organizations to identify the best support systems for the family and break down any barriers that may be preventing families from accessing services. CARA Navigators will assess and identify additional resources to meet the needs of each individual family.

Why does the job exist?

 
Incumbents will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the CARA state law that became effective July 1, 2019. This law (CARA) requires the creation of a plan of care for every newborn with in-utero substance exposure and provides an opportunity to offer supportive services for parents with substance use and their infants. The CARA Navigator will be responsible for completing comprehensive family assessments, building working relationships with families, working with other state agencies/hospitals, and supporting them in accessing needed services.

How does it get done?

 
CARA Navigators review every plan of care to make sure it¿s complete and that insurance information is captured to ensure correct referrals to the right insurance for care coordination. They also complete comprehensive family assessments and revise the plan as necessary based on needs identified.
CARA Navigators conduct home visits with families who have a plan of care to support engagement in services as well as compliance with state law and rules regarding CARA. They also contact Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns.
Additional job duties include:
Transporting families as needed to identify support services
Assisting in training providers and individuals in CARA law and how to create a plan of care
Providing outreach to target populations throughout the state
Providing technical assistance to providers as needed on CARA and plan of care
Managing and participating in the ongoing CARA workgroup by developing agendas and leading workgroup discussion in topics related to CARA
Working with other state agencies in continued implementation of CARA across various sectors

Who are the customers?

 
Those who enroll into the CARA program, internal and external partners, outreach programs.

Ideal Candidate

 
Knowledge in the following areas:

Potential impact of substance use and substance exposure on individual and family functioning.
Possess a working knowledge of resources in the community, as well as how to facilitate connections to resources, that have the capacity to support the family in maintaining stability.
Experience working with individuals who have experienced substance abuse.
Have knowledge of, and experience working with individuals from a strength-based de stigmatization approach.
Ability to multitask, work as a team, and communicate effectively.

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. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related
field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

 

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

   1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND8 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND8 years of experience2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND6 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND8 years of experience3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND4 years of experience 4Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 years of experience 5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND0 years of experience 
EducationExperienceEducationExperience

• 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

 
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Must have own mode of transportation. Incumbent may be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Kathy Blea. Email

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.

Date Posted
06/13/2025
Job Reference
155149
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Farmington, NM 87401
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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