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Children's Medical Services Social Worker Advanced (DOH/PHD/SE #11697)

Salary

 

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

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 Family Health Bureau under the Department of Health's Public Health Division works to improve the health of women, children, and families in New Mexico through policy, surveillance, assurance, and direct services provided to reproductive age women, infants, children, adolescents and their families, including children and youth with special healthcare needs. The staff in the bureau work to bring federal funds to New Mexico and provide guidance and oversight of program services provided in the regional health offices.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position exists to provide direct social work services to a multi-ethnic population of children and youth with special healthcare needs including, but not limited to, monolingual Spanish-speaking families and clientele.  Social Workers provide a safety net and assurance services for children and youth with special healthcare needs.  Services and concerns are addressed an individual, family, and systems level.

How does it get done?

 
Provide direct client services for medically and financially eligible clients to attain mutually determined goals; gather, generate, and maintain appropriate records and accurate completion of forms for social work intervention, expand, enhance and contribute to the improvement of services of the Children's Medical Services and related information needed to assure accurate, competent, and professional implementation of the Children's Medical Services program and the Public Health Division's Mission statement.

Who are the customers?

 
The public and Children's Medical Services Program participants.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate will have experience with case management; good communication skills; and the ability to multi-task.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61-31-9) and two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities, and other relevant experience, working with patients, clients, providers, and families. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. State of New Mexico Social Work License Required

Working Conditions

 
Services are provided in communities, clinics, auxiliary site settings and in the homes of consumers to a diverse racial and ethnic population, many of whom do not speak English. Reaching and lifting up to fifty pounds may be required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provide outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training sessions with occasional overnight stay is required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Natalie Cherinko (505) 222-4642. 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
07/09/2025
Job Reference
155770
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Portales, NM 88130
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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