Special Projects Coordinator for Fostering Connections (CYFD/FSD #10116314)

Posting Details

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.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. INCUMBENT MAY BE HOUSED IN SANTA FE OR ALBUQUERQUE

*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 & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Why does the job exist?

The incumbent will assist the Family Services Division within CYFD in researching, planning, developing, implementing, and assessing projects across the division that support best practice and improved outcomes for young adults, youth, children and families.

This position will support the Family Services Division Director, Fostering Connections Associate Deputy Directors and leadership team. Therefore, incumbent may be located in any office across the state depending on division and program needs.

The incumbent will assist the Family Services Division Director and Associate Deputy Directors of Fostering Connections in researching, planning, developing, implementing, tracking and assessing projects specific to program improvement initiatives that support best practice and improved outcomes for children and families. Support may include monitoring and reporting regular data reports related to key child welfare outcomes for the purpose of program implement and improved data quality, reviewing cases and provider records for the purpose of preparation for decisions on high profile cases, constituent complaints, casework evaluation, and MFD and payment approval. The incumbent will assist the Family Services Division Director and Associate Deputy Directors in coordinating, planning and scheduling meetings, with internal partners and external stakeholders including but not limited to executive management, county leadership, foster parents, and partner agencies.

INCUMBENT FOR THIS POSITION CAN BE HOUSED IN ANY CYFD OFFICETHROUGHOUT THE STATE. THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

How does it get done?

The Special Project Coordinator will work with Family Services Division Director, Fostering Connections Associate Deputy Directors, and division leadership to support programs and initiatives across the division through the following:

- Assist in monitoring and developing regular data reports related to key prevention and child welfare outcome metrics. 20%

- Conduct research, compile data sets, and review program and initiative specific reports for the purpose of ongoing program improvement and improved data quality. 20%

- Assist in reviewing case records, provider records and program data for the purpose of preparation for decisions on high profile cases, constituent complaints, casework evaluation, program evaluation and MFD and payment approval. 20%

- Assist in coordinating, planning and scheduling meetings with internal partners and stakeholders including but not limited to executive management, division management, county leadership, program participants, and partner agencies. 20%

- Provide coordination and advanced administrative support for special projects and initiatives across the division. May include serving as main point of contact for project coordination and outcome evaluation efforts. 20%

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Special Projects Coordinator will have experience as it relates to:

Working with youth who have aged out of the child welfare system;

Working with children, youth, families and young adults who have experienced trauma;

Working directly with Children, Youth, and their Families;

Partnering with Community Service providers as it relates to Children, and Youth;

Working with subject matter experts on project implementation and monitoring;

Preparing high level reports that articulate program evaluation and outcome data metrics;

Determining eligibility for services that might be needed for the Children, Youth and Families;

Coordinating and participating in multidisciplinary meetings;

Developing data tracking and reporting mechanisms to track project implementation;

Conducting case management activities for eligible clients;

Working with diverse stakeholders;

Responding to shifting deadlines to ensure project deliverables;

Minimum Qualification

Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and one (1) year of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care.
Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) 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 as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting: 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 is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

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Agency Contact Information: Scott Patterson-Alatorre, (505) 695-4626. 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.

Salary : $55,273 - $82,909