What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Assistance Specialist (ECECD #26420) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving.
MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.
Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position is required to interview clients, assess the need for care, determine eligibility for child care assistance programs and independently manage a caseload. This position provides case management to families throughout the eligibility period in making referrals to other early childhood services, community resources or state agencies. This position will guide families in selecting high-quality, early learning programs for their children. This position is responsible for approving appropriate child care placements and processing payments and other financial transactions for child care providers. The position will provide training to clients and providers regarding policy and procedures related to the child care assistance program.
How does it get done?
The position is required to analyze and assess documents pertaining to employment, education, income, household composition and other factors related to eligibility and implement in accordance with policy. This position is also required to calculate income and evaluate in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This position is a high volume, fast paced position that requires extensive use of computers/databases.
Who are the customers?
Children, families and childcare providers.
Ideal Candidate
Children, families and childcare providers.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of women, infant, and children (WIC) experience, customer service, office administration, or government assistance programs such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security benefits and/or public housing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Human Resources (505) 660-9589 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.
VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving.
MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.
Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position is required to interview clients, assess the need for care, determine eligibility for child care assistance programs and independently manage a caseload. This position provides case management to families throughout the eligibility period in making referrals to other early childhood services, community resources or state agencies. This position will guide families in selecting high-quality, early learning programs for their children. This position is responsible for approving appropriate child care placements and processing payments and other financial transactions for child care providers. The position will provide training to clients and providers regarding policy and procedures related to the child care assistance program.
How does it get done?
The position is required to analyze and assess documents pertaining to employment, education, income, household composition and other factors related to eligibility and implement in accordance with policy. This position is also required to calculate income and evaluate in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This position is a high volume, fast paced position that requires extensive use of computers/databases.
Who are the customers?
Children, families and childcare providers.
Ideal Candidate
Children, families and childcare providers.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of women, infant, and children (WIC) experience, customer service, office administration, or government assistance programs such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security benefits and/or public housing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Human Resources (505) 660-9589 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.