Transition Coordinator (CYFD/JJS #25982)

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 or 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. 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.

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Why does the job exist?

Work with CYFD JJS clients who are aged 18-21 to return to the community following a commitment to a secured JJS facility. Work is primarily done in the field, assisting clients with job search, locating housing, budgeting and life skills.

How does it get done?

Work is primarily done both in the field and the JJS secured facilities. Working with clients in the secured facilities includes but is not limited to attending monthly meetings, meeting clients in person and assisting in discharge planning. Working with clients in the field includes but is not limited to assisting clients with job search, locating housing, budgeting, and life skills. There may be occasions to transport clients in state vehicles to appointments ect.

Work with the Multidisciplinary Team while JJS clients are completing their commitment to create their transition plan to return to the community. Once clients are placed on supervised release Transition Coordinators work one on one with clients to return to the community. Work also includes utilizing pay cards and completing end of the month financial paperwork as required.

Who are the customers?

CYFD Juvenile Justice Clients

Ideal Candidate

Ability to work independently;

Knowledge of community resources for young adults aged 18 to 21;

; Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting and be a positive team member;

Ability to utilize and maintain proper documentation for State of NM purchase card for client care and support.

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 a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment criminal background check is required and conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in a office setting as well as the field working with clients in the community. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive state vehicles. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal, personal computer and telephone usage. May have periods of sitting. Work will be with potentially hostile/aggressive clients.

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Agency Contact Information: Crystal Graham, (505) 218-3454.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.

Salary : $55,273 - $82,909