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Classification Officer (CYFD/JJS/YDDC #25967)

State of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2027
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.

  • 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*
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?

This position will provide direct case management to juvenile clients for the Youth Diagnostic and Development Center and provide proper classification of clients within Juvenile Justice Facilities or community.
How does it get done?

This position will provide quality case management of all clients from arrival in assigned unit, Supervised Release, transfer or discharge.

Will establish and facilitate multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring the clients needs are identified and addressed through Structured Decision Making Tool and facility Plan Of Care according to policy and procedures.

Will be the liaison between the community providers to ascertain that the client(s) have solid aftercare Ito irnd1.1de placement, treatment, education, vocational, employment and supervision components upon release and/or discharge.

Ensure that all documentation in regards to Supervised Release Reports, FACTS/IMPACT Progress Reports, transfer requests, FACTS/IMPACT weekly narrative notes, schedules and plans of care are completed and relevant to the clients case.
Who are the customers?

Juvenile clients adjudicated to the juvenile justice facilities
Ideal Candidate

Juvenile clients adjudicated to the juvenile justice facilities
Minimum Qualification

Associate's Degree in psychology, guidance and counseling, penology, sociology, social work, and/or criminology and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, military duty, classroom teaching or instructing in a rehabilitative environment, working in planned recreational activities, or active participation in community action programs, or for Correctional Officer Specialist positions, relevant work experience as it relates to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements

Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process. This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical. Pre-employment criminal background check is required and conditional pending results.
Working Conditions

Potential risk from juvenile actions; this job could require running, lifting and possible physical intervention. Incumbents must be willing to accept changes in geographic assignment and be willing to work shifts, overtime, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies. Incumbents must have a telephone and be willing to give the phone number to the supervisor. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

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Agency Contact Information: Lauri Rendon, 505-795-1635. 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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Salary : $25 - $37

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