Children's Medical Services Social Worker (DOH/PHD/NW #11162)
New Mexico Department of Health, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Posting Details
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.
Salary
$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly
$50,248 - $75,372 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C6
Overview
The Family Health Bureau under the Department of Health's Public Health Division works to improve the health of women, children, and families in New Mexico through policy, surveillance, assurance, and direct services provided to reproductive age women, infants, children, adolescents and their families, including children and youth with special healthcare needs. The staff in the bureau work to bring federal funds to New Mexico and provide guidance and oversight of program services provided in the regional health offices.
Why does the job exist?
To provide direct social work services to a multi-ethnic population including, but not limited to, mono‑lingual Spanish speaking families and Native American clientele. Provide a safety net and assurance services for children and youth with special healthcare needs. Services and concerns are addressed on both an individual/family level and on a systems level.
How does it get done?
Assist families of children (ages 0-21) in developing a coordinated plan to meet the child's medical, social, and developmental needs. Service coordination consists of several components including outreach and engagement of clients/families, providing a complete bio‑psychosocial assessment and periodic reassessment regarding client/family needs, the development and implementation of a service plan, the coordination and monitoring of service delivery and advocacy on behalf of the client including linkage to needed services. Additionally, the Social Worker works collaboratively with medical, educational, vocational and human service providers, and provides outreach to immigrant and Native American/Pueblo communities. The Social Worker also provides quality assurance for billing and maximizes billing and ongoing care coordination, thereby supporting revenue for the program.
Who are the customers?
Children Medical Services Program participants and the general public.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Spanish, has experience conducting interviews for intake, assessment, diagnostics, referral, reassessment, etc.; evaluating cases independently; formulating interventions and service plans; providing social work case practice services to clients and their families with medical conditions or in medical and public health settings; and providing crisis intervention.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61‑31‑9) and two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities, and other relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico, or must pass and receive it.
Working Conditions
Services are provided in communities, clinics, auxiliary site settings and in the homes of consumers to a diverse racial and ethnic population, many of whom do not speak English. Reaching and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provide outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training sessions with occasional overnight stays.
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Agency Contact Information
Liz Bearzi (505) 554-9861 Email
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.
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INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.
Salary
$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly
$50,248 - $75,372 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C6
Overview
The Family Health Bureau under the Department of Health's Public Health Division works to improve the health of women, children, and families in New Mexico through policy, surveillance, assurance, and direct services provided to reproductive age women, infants, children, adolescents and their families, including children and youth with special healthcare needs. The staff in the bureau work to bring federal funds to New Mexico and provide guidance and oversight of program services provided in the regional health offices.
Why does the job exist?
To provide direct social work services to a multi-ethnic population including, but not limited to, mono‑lingual Spanish speaking families and Native American clientele. Provide a safety net and assurance services for children and youth with special healthcare needs. Services and concerns are addressed on both an individual/family level and on a systems level.
How does it get done?
Assist families of children (ages 0-21) in developing a coordinated plan to meet the child's medical, social, and developmental needs. Service coordination consists of several components including outreach and engagement of clients/families, providing a complete bio‑psychosocial assessment and periodic reassessment regarding client/family needs, the development and implementation of a service plan, the coordination and monitoring of service delivery and advocacy on behalf of the client including linkage to needed services. Additionally, the Social Worker works collaboratively with medical, educational, vocational and human service providers, and provides outreach to immigrant and Native American/Pueblo communities. The Social Worker also provides quality assurance for billing and maximizes billing and ongoing care coordination, thereby supporting revenue for the program.
Who are the customers?
Children Medical Services Program participants and the general public.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Spanish, has experience conducting interviews for intake, assessment, diagnostics, referral, reassessment, etc.; evaluating cases independently; formulating interventions and service plans; providing social work case practice services to clients and their families with medical conditions or in medical and public health settings; and providing crisis intervention.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61‑31‑9) and two (2) years of experience in a social work setting such as social service agencies, healthcare, medical, educational settings, mental health, home health, hospice, developmental disabilities, and other relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico, or must pass and receive it.
Working Conditions
Services are provided in communities, clinics, auxiliary site settings and in the homes of consumers to a diverse racial and ethnic population, many of whom do not speak English. Reaching and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provide outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training sessions with occasional overnight stays.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here.
Agency Contact Information
Liz Bearzi (505) 554-9861 Email
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.
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