support worker

AVANCE Inc.

<div>Description:
<p><b>
Job Overview</b></p><p>
This position is responsible for working closely with the Family Engagement team to ensure children&rsquo;s attendance is maintained and families are supported to meet program percentage rate. Will assist with in-kind and data entry.</p><p><b>
Job Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Promotes and models the organization&rsquo;s Core Values.</li><li>
Assesses strengths, weaknesses, and needs of the family and develops an individual service plan and re-evaluates the families on a regularly scheduled basis.</li><li>
Assists the family in developing goals and objectives and interacting accomplishment of those goals.</li><li>
Maintains confidentiality of participants records and information.</li><li>
Assists Center Director/Parent Educator in monitoring and follow-up of AVANCE&rsquo;s core services provided by center-based staff, resource staff, outside agencies and individuals.</li><li>
Submits referrals to Center Director/Parent Educator for services needed by families.</li><li>
Acts as a liaison between families assigned and designated referring entities to whom referred; serves as an advocate or broker to link families to resources and services as needed.</li><li>
Complies with all social work data requirements and schedules for assessments, service plans, develops social history profiles, and maintains up-to-date contact documentation.</li><li>
Prepares family needs&rsquo; assessments utilizing the Participant Case File Maintenance Form, Family Service Plan Form, Case Notes Form and Adult Literacy Information Form in conjunction with other necessary forms as needed.</li><li>
Makes the required number of contacts for each family and provides crisis intervention as warranted.</li><li>
Works with staff to help facilitate resources within AVANCE programs.</li><li>
Supports participant involvement in program activities, attendance, and follow-ups.</li><li>
Participates in all meetings, conferences, briefings, and training sessions as required.</li><li>
Prepares necessary staffing summaries and periodically provides progress updates to referring agencies, as necessary.</li><li>
May transport participants in own personal vehicle, as necessary.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<p><b>
Education</b></p><p>
Required:
</p><ul><li>Associate degree or a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited institution with a concentration in Social Work or related field.</li></ul><p>
Preferred:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work with certification.</li></ul><p><b>
Work Experience</b></p><p>
Required:</p><ul><li>
One (1) year experience with high-risk families and familiarity with case management system.</li></ul><p><b>
Additional Skills Required</b></p><ul><li>
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.</li><li>
Computer literate with current Office Software.</li><li>
Ability to speak Spanish fluently is helpful but not required. Spanish and English fluency is required for positions assigned to PCEP.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals, meet deadlines and ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to be extremely effective independently.</li><li>
Strong analytical, presentation, verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Emotional maturity.</li><li>
Must have dependable transportation daily, valid driver&rsquo;s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR check and policy), current auto liability insurance and insurable by AVANCE, San Antonio, Inc.</li></ul><p><b>
Disclaimer(s)</b></p><p>
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Nothing in this job description forms or is intended to form a contract of employment. Neither shall the content in this job description be interpreted to conflict with, or to eliminate or modify in any way, the &ldquo;at will&rdquo; employment status of AVANCE San Antonio employees. Employment remains on an &ldquo;at-will&rdquo; basis.</p><p><b>
Travel</b></p><p>
50-80% annually on average, mostly local travel on average with occasional long distance.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Equipment</b></p><p>
Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Working Conditions</b></p><p><b>
Mental and Physical Demands</b>
</p><p>General office and sedentary. Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Use of personal computing equipment.</p><p>
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10-30 pounds. Work evenings and weekends as needed.</p><p><b>
Environmental Factors</b></p><p>
Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional exposure to weather related conditions when working in outside environment/neighborhoods and events.</p><p><b>
ADA/ADAAA Statement</b></p><p>
AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE&rsquo;s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE&rsquo;s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.</p><p><b>
EEO/AAP Statement</b></p><p><i>
AVANCE values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. It is also our goal to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.</i></p></div>

Family Support Worker

Primary Health Care, Inc.

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference!</p><p>
Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.</p><p>
Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC&rsquo;s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, &amp; Marshalltown.</p><p></p><p><br>
As a Pharmacy Interpreter, you will be responsible for providing accurate and effective English/Spanish interpretation services for PHC patients, clients, their families, and health center staff, assisting with pharmacy services, paperwork and education. The Pharmacy Interpreter refers patients and clients to appropriate health center staff, advocating for patients to identify and provide access to PHC and community resources. Provides excellent customer service, answering the pharmacy phone and greeting patients at the pharmacy windows, including performing check-out duties. Demonstrates PHC&rsquo;s iCare values in daily work</p><p></p><p><b><br>
What's Great About this Position?</b></p><ul><li><div>
Earn 4 weeks of PTO throughout your first year of employment and enjoy paid holidays as well.</div></li><li><div>
Fast paced work environment while helping patients over the phone as well as in person.</div></li><li><p>
Continue to develop your skills and grow your career through PHC&rsquo;s training opportunities including: PHC University, Emerging Leaders, and medical and dental assistant training programs.</p></li></ul><p><b>
What You Will Do</b></p><ul><li><div>
Provides accurate and effective interpretation, including any necessary paperwork, medication information and education, as well as other interactions for non-English speaking patients, families and health center staff. Interactions may occur in person and/or on the telephone.</div></li><li><div>
Translates written documents, correspondence and brochures used by patients and families as appropriate.</div></li><li><div>
Informs and provides consultation to health center staff regarding cultural or ethnic issues.</div></li><li><div>
Refers patient concerns/issues to appropriate Center staff, advocating for patients to identify and access resources available through medical, dental, insurance and other daily living resources.</div></li><li><div>
Answers phones and looks up patient prescription information in the pharmacy computer system.</div></li><li><div>
Conducts cash register and credit card machine check out duties and signs out all prescriptions through the pharmacy computer system, adhering to all rules and regulations.</div></li><li><div>
Works with pharmacy staff on ordering OTC and office supplies.</div></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Qualifications You Need to Bring</b></p><p>
Required:</p><ul><li><div>
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.</div></li><li><div>
Minimum of one-year experience as interpreter or translator.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with customers and with receiving payments in various forms, making change, and issuing receipts.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</div></li><li><div>
Good problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent customer service skills.</div></li><li><div>
Basic computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and EMR systems.</div></li><li><div>
Competent math skills.</div></li><li><div><b>
License &amp; Certificati</b><b>ons:</b> Pharmacy Support Person registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy*</div></li></ul><p>
[*Must be obtained within 30 days of hire]</p><p>
Preferred:</p><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a related field.</div></li><li><div>
Community Health Center experience.</div></li><li><div>
Experience as interpreter or translator in medical setting.</div></li><li><div>
Experience teaching ESL classes or comparable teaching experiences</div></li><li><div><b>
License &amp; Certifications:</b> Medical Terminology and/or Medical Interpretation certificate.</div></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
We Take Care of Our People</b></p><p>
Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $17.00- $21.25 per hour. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $25.50 per hour. PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p><ul><li><div>
Generous PTO accrual (equal to 4 weeks at end of 1st year) plus paid holidays</div></li><li><div>
License/certification fee reimbursement</div></li><li><div>
Paid time off for continuing education &amp; continuing education reimbursement</div></li><li><div>
Tuition reimbursement program</div></li><li><div>
401k with company match</div></li><li><div>
Medical insurance - PHC Pays, on average, 80% of medical premiums for all plan types (employee, employee + family, etc.)</div></li><li><div>
Dental insurance</div></li><li><div>
Vision insurance</div></li><li><div>
Life &amp; disability insurance</div></li><li><div>
Flexible spending &amp; health savings accounts</div></li><li><div>
Supplemental accident &amp; critical illness insurance</div></li><li><p>
Discounts on pet insurance</p></li></ul><p>
Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC&rsquo;s benefits.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Join the PHC Community</b></p><p><b>
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Monday - Wednesday and Friday 8a-5p, Thursday 11a-5p.
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Pharmacy Support Worker

Chicago Commons Association

<div><p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p>
<p>
This position is responsible for the Family Engagement portion of the Head Start Program Performance Standards at the school level including (but not limited to) parent partnerships, community partnerships, and the creation and follow-up of family goals. The Family Worker will be responsible for the coordination of family engagement meetings and training as well as working closely with the staff of the Family Hub to bring parents/guardians into our schools and increase their involvement. Additionally, the Family Worker will be responsible for meeting the needs of all diverse learners. This includes paperwork, monitoring of IEPs and IFSPs, data entry, scheduling and facilitating family review meetings. The Family Worker will also be responsible for providing direct and indirect supportive services in medical health, dental health, and social services. This role will also assist the ERSEA Manager with the recruitment of students into our schools and is responsible for the enrollment of eligible children. This position must be available to work some evenings and weekends. <b>This position will support both the Nia Family Center and the Taylor Center for New Experiences.</b></p>
<p>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in social services or related field (Masters preferred).</li>
<li>Hold a Gateways Family Specialist Credential Level 5.</li>
<li>Bilingual in Spanish preferred</li><br>
<li>
</li></ul><p><br>
Experience &amp; Training Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Must have excellent communication and customer service skills</li>
<li>Must be able to work with a diverse clientele</li>
<li>Must be able to maintain confidentiality</li>
<li>Must display strong leadership skills</li>
<li>Must be able to share ideas and information effectively</li>
<li>Must have the ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Must be a flexible team player able to adapt to any situations</li>
<li>Must be able to serve as an advocate for children and families</li>
<li>Ability to read, write and speak in English.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus</li>
<li>Ability to use word processing software</li>
<li> Availability to work some evenings and weekends</li>
</ul>
<p>The candidate must also have experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</p>
<p>
Desired Outcomes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Ability to meet full enrollment requirements set by program funders including recruitment efforts</li>
<li>Increase family engagement participants to meet individual needs</li>
<li>Ability to maintain recordkeeping as required by program funders</li>
</ul>
<p>Essential Job Requirements &amp; Duties:</p>
<ul>
<li>Contributes to the development of the agency&rsquo;s child development philosophy and goals</li>
<li>Establishes relationships and trust with all families</li>
<li>Work with families in completing &ldquo;Family Assessments&rdquo; and in setting realistic goals. Monitors these goals on an ongoing basis through personal contact (no less than three times per year).</li>
<li>Maintain compliance with family goals, family partnership agreements, diverse learners, and parent engagement activities.</li>
<li>Conduct the recruitment of children and families (including 10% of children identified as diverse learners).</li>
<li>Complete intake and registration of new students.</li>
<li>Enter all case notes into the computer database weekly.</li>
<li>Participate in-home visits and parent/teacher conferences.</li>
<li>Be responsible for Diverse Learner Tracking and oversee the efforts for serving families of children considered diverse learners &ndash; including, but not limited to, referrals, observations, required documentation, and interdisciplinary team meetings.</li>
<li>Participate in and track all student transitions.</li>
<li>Assist in planning, participation, assessment and documentation of all Family Engagement Activities and Family Hub activities.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain annual partnerships with community organizations to provide resources and referrals to families to meet identified needs.</li>
<li>Attends community events to recruit families and develop community partnerships</li>
<li>Assist with maintaining Community Resource Directory.</li>
<li>Meet regularly with Center Directors to collaborate between center needs and family worker resources including the coverage and school events.</li>
<li>Contribute to teams including Center Leadership Teams, Family Worker Teams, and larger teams that span across Chicago Commons.</li>
<li>Follow up (as needed) with Program Information Report (PIR) monitoring.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p>Physical Requirements:</p>
<p><i>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform.</i></p>
<p>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and read English proficiently. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.</p>
<p>
Employment Conditions:</p>
<p>
This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee&rsquo;s ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Chicago Commons reserves the right to change this job description and /or assign tasks deemed appropriate.</p>
<p><b>
To learn more about Chicago Commons' benefits package, please click</b><b> </b><b>HERE. (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:13a15a22-3cd1-43b8-a6d5-2ea673575f68)</b></p><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
Bachelors or better in Social Work</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
Outlook</li><li>
Childcare</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Behaviors</b></h4>
Preferred<ul><li>
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well</li><li>
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Family Worker (Dual Sites - Nia Family Center and the Taylor Center for New Experiences)

United Counseling Service of Bennington County

<div><p>The Community Outreach and Engagement Worker is responsible for providing community outreach, engagement, and retention support services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders. The position supports and strengthens implementation of community referral pathways to increase treatment engagement, retention, and recovery outcomes.</p><p>
This position is designed to support underserved and high-risk populations with lower interaction with Vermont&rsquo;s system of care, including individuals involved in the criminal justice system, individuals experiencing homelessness, and persons with co-occurring disorders. The Community Outreach and Engagement Worker will report to Assistant Director of Outpatient Services. The Community Outreach Worker will work collaboratively with UCS&rsquo;s SUD Case Manager, Same Day Access Teams, UCS Emergency Services, and other members of the Outpatient program. The Community Outreach Worker will at a minimum attend local, regional, and state partner stakeholder meetings; scheduled and organize community partner and stakeholder meetings, represent UCS for the purpose of raising awareness both directly and indirectly of services available to individuals with substance use disorders.
</p><p><b>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p><b>
Outreach and Community Engagement</b></p><ul><li>
Conduct outreach activities in community settings including shelters, police barracks, social service agencies, recovery centers, healthcare settings, and other community locations.</li><li>
Develop and maintain collaborative referral relationships with community organizations and service providers.</li><li>
Engage prospective clients and assist individuals and families in accessing treatment and recovery supports.</li><li>
Identify and reduce barriers to treatment engagement and continuity of care.</li><li>
Provide assertive outreach to individuals who miss appointments or disengage from services.</li><li>
Support successful transitions between levels of care and recovery support services.</li></ul><p><b>
Client Engagement and Care Coordination</b></p><ul><li>
Provide outreach, engagement, and support services to individuals seeking or in need of SUD treatment and recovery services.</li><li>
Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, individuals experiencing homelessness, and other marginalized populations.</li><li>
Educate clients on available treatment and recovery options, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, peer recovery supports, and harm reduction services.</li><li>
Utilize motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches to engage clients in a respectful, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental manner.</li><li>
Assist clients with accessing services including primary care, mental health treatment, social services, insurance resources, housing supports, transportation, employment services, community supports and residential treatment programs.</li><li>
Coordinate referrals and facilitate timely access to treatment and follow-up care with internal teams and community providers.</li><li>
Maintain ongoing communication with clients through phone, text, email, or in-person contact to encourage engagement in treatment and reduce barriers to care.</li><li>
Coordinate with clinicians, case managers, probation/parole staff, hospitals, recovery coaches, and other providers.</li><li>
Support client engagement in treatment planning and recovery goals.</li><li>
Provide advocacy and recovery-oriented support services.</li></ul><p><b>
Documentation and Record Keeping</b></p><ul><li>
Complete documentation in a timely, accurate, and professional manner in accordance with agency standards.</li><li>
Utilize electronic health record systems, including My Avatar, for client documentation and reporting requirements.</li><li>
Maintain program data and assist with collecting and reporting required program metrics and outcomes.</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality of all client, agency, and program information in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies.</li><li>
Assist with maintaining and updating community resource directories and public-facing program information as assigned.</li><li>
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements.</li><li>
Collect and report program outcome data including outreach contacts, engagement efforts, retention activities, and contingency management participation.</li><li>
Assist with quarterly grant reporting and performance measure tracking.</li></ul><p><b>
Team Participation and Administrative Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training, and interdisciplinary care coordination activities.</li><li>
Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to improve continuity of care and client outcomes.</li></ul><p><b>
Support agency access and intake functions as requested.</b></p><ul><li>
Participate in professional development activities and maintain knowledge of current best practices in substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.</li></ul><p>
Perform other duties as assigned.</p><p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:</b></p><p><b>
COMPUTER SKILLS (1):</b></p><p>
Proficiency is required in a Windows Operating System to include competency in Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Additionally, proficiency is required with day-to-day information entry and retrieval in the Agency&rsquo;s electronic medical record system, employee electronic expense tracking system, and electronic payroll self-entry system.</p><p><b>
LANGUAGE SKILLS (2):</b></p><p>
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats with clients, staff, community partners, and stakeholders. Ability to respond to common inquiries, concerns, or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and members of the public. Ability to prepare clinical documentation, reports, and professional communications related to complex or sensitive topics.</p><p><b>
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (3):</b></p><ul><li>
Minimum of Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Health Sciences with background in substance use disorders.</li><li>
Valid driver&rsquo;s license and auto insurance.</li></ul></div>

Community Outreach Worker

Together for Youth

<div>
 As a Group Home Worker, you will be responsible for creating a therapeutic and nurturing home environment for youth in a group home setting. The goal of the position is to maintain a safe, secure atmosphere conducive to the youth&rsquo;s positive growth and change. This includes teaching daily and independent living skills, mentoring and promoting community integration.
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   Flexible availability required including night and weekend hours
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 Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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 As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor&rsquo;s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Group Home Worker (4916)

State of New Mexico

Posting Details
<br><br>
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
<br><br>
This posting will be used for recruitment in the following areas of CYFD's Protective Services Division:
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CPS Investigations
<br>CPS Permanency Coordinators
<br>Licensing and Support Workers
<br><br>
Protective Services has positions available with non-traditional hours, days and weekends. Please let the interview panel know if you are interested in non-traditional days and/or hours.
<br><br>
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
<br><br>
<ul>
<li>APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*</li>
</ul>
Why does the job exist?
<br><br>
Child Protective Services Case Workers make decisions regarding the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, whether to forward referrals to local field offices for investigation or refer a family who has been in an abuse/neglect situation to supportive services. The Case Worker initiates CPS investigations and conducts case management of Child Protective Services investigations cases (family services and legal) consistent with policy and procedures so as to permit the attainment of federal standards and performance-based budget measures - assigned investigations per month or a combination of investigations and permanency cases which are of equal weight. The Case Worker assesses the safety of children alleged to be maltreated and ensures that the appropriate safety decision is made, and that services are provided to parents and children to mitigate identified safety threats. On a rotating basis, provides after-hours response to CPS emergencies. CPS Case Workers coordinate assessments, and permanency plans for children in the custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to promote child safety, permanency, and well-being. The Case Worker completes licensing requirements on a timely basis and in accordance with CYFD guidelines to have an effective community relationship with clients and vendors. Make decisions regarding granting licensure to foster families, approving adoptive families, matching available children with approved families, and placing children accordingly.
<br>How does it get done?
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<b>The following describes what the duties for each service area:</b>
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<b>Investigations:</b><b>Responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:</b><br>
Initiate CPS investigations in accordance to assigned priority, assessing the safety of and risk to children of the family who are the subject of a CPS referral; on a rotating basis, provide after-hours response to CPS emergencies. Conduct investigations by completing the safety assessment tool, conducting interviews of involved parties, notifying family of investigation decision, disposition and rights to an administrative review. Provide quality practice in the completion of CPS investigations and continuous protective services in accordance with the Protective Services Division policies and procedures.
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<b>Permanency:</b><b>Responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:</b><br>
Provide permanency planning services for children served by the agency to promote the safety and permanency of children by conducting ongoing assessments to determine child safety, permanency, and well-being. On a rotating basis, provide after-hours response to emergencies. For assigned cases, conduct ongoing case activities to collect information necessary to create appropriate plans to provide safety, timely permanency and enhanced well-being for children. Provide case management services for children served by the agency. Provide quality services to children served by the agency and assume limited administrative responsibility for unit and other duties as assigned to achieve agency mission by working with management to identify positive practice issues, areas needing improvement, and participating in local reviews.
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<b>Licensing and Support:</b><b>Responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:</b><br>
The Licensing and Support worker assesses, and licenses foster homes in a manner that is consistent with Protective Services Division policies and procedures. They conduct ongoing case activities for maintenance and retention of licensed families that promotes family focused and child centered practice. They provide pre and post placement services to pre-adoptive families in accordance with Protective Services Division practice model.
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All case workers will complete FACTS documentation on providers as per policy and procedure.
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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 direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
<br>Employment Requirements
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Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
<br>Working Conditions
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<b>Work is performed in an office setting:</b> 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 may be 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.
<br>Supplemental Information
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<b>Agency Contact Information:</b> Yvonne Lucero, 505-660-1551 Email
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For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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Bargaining Unit Position
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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

CPS Case Worker (CYFD/PSD #8354)

Braverhood

<div><p><b>DSP (Direct Support Professional) - Braverhood</b></p><p><b>
Pay: $18 - $20 Hourly</b></p><p><b><br>
Braverhood </b>is looking to hire <b>part-time DSPs (Direct Support Professional)</b> to provide support to individuals with disabilities in Brooklyn, both in the home and within the community.</p><p>
Bilingual speakers of Spanish, Russian, and other languages welcome.</p><p><b>
Hours: </b>Primarily afternoons and/or weekends.</p><p></p><p>
Join our Passionate Team of Providers! We&rsquo;re creating a world where no one faces obstacles alone. Instead, parents and families are embraced by a supportive and caring community, empowered to care for their loved ones, and liberated to create the best possible life. If you are an individual passionate about helping children and young adults with developmental disabilities and medical + mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply!</p><p></p><p><b>
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)</b></p><ul><li>Foster a positive environment for individuals to be successful in achieving personal goals (i.e. social interactions and other activities of daily living)</li><li>Work closely with Case Supervisors on monthly goals and plans of action</li><li>Document services rendered and client progress on a daily and monthly basis</li><li>Provide support for individuals with various developmental disabilities in the home and within the community</li><li>Attend mandatory staff meeting and training once a year</li><li>Submit all paperwork and monthly summaries on time</li><li>Adhere to all agency and OPWDD regulations</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)</b></p><ul><li><b>ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMITMENT</b> a must for this position!</li><li>Experience with the special needs community - preferably with children or young adults -by <b>taking them out in the community </b>and helping them to integrate into society by helping them with communication and social skills</li><li>Reliable Transportation is required</li><li>Once hired, an online DSP training course must be completed</li><li>Must be able to show up to work on time</li><li>Dress code: Casual - come as you are, but please dress appropriately and respectfully.</li></ul></div>

Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Dyker Heights

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