Federal Compliance Specialist; CYFD​/FSD

Position: Federal Compliance Specialist (CYFD/FSD #10112507)
$21.96 - $32.94 hourly

$45,680 - $68,520 annually

this position is a pay band c5

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.

fostering connections provides services and supports for young people from ages 16.5-26 to include assistance with job applications, college applications, support with medicaid and snap and any other services needed while enrolled in fostering connections. Fostering connections assists with different funding sources to assist with educational training and funding to support with furniture, deposits for housing and other resources to assist young people to transition successfully into adulthood.

* 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?

this position exists to utilize data to determine compliance with federal and state regulations and requirements (e.g. Chafee, etv, families first, etc.) related to older youth services. The incumbent coordinates communication and reporting regarding federal compliance in relationship to older youth services with internal partners and state/federal reporting entities. This position provides technical assistance to oys staff, internal partners and others regarding federal requirements and efforts towards 100% compliance in providing services and supports for youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood;

the incumbent will partner with public/private agencies that serve transition-aged youth and receive federal pass through funding (iv-e/chafee) to strengthen these relationships and improve access to services and supports.

how does it get done?

serve as primary contact for fostering connections regarding federal compliance and the annual progress and services report (apsr) and cfsr by gathering required data and reporting elements from internal and external partners. 30%

coordinates, develops and reviews draft(s) of the apsr five-year plan and annual updates with the program manager and fc field/program associate deputy directors. 10%

serve as the primary contact for the credit reporting bureaus and run and resolve youth credit reports as identified in policy and procedure and in compliance with federal standards. 15%

serve as the primary contact for start up applications. Review, process and submit start up applications to ensure applications are complete and processed in a timely manner. 15%

serve as the primary contact for tribal and interstate referrals. Review, process and coordinate enrollment and connection for fostering connections services for referrals received through tribal and interstate sources. 10%

serve as the primary point of contact for nytd surveys and reports. Work with fostering connections specialists to ensure that nytd surveys are completed in a timely manner. 10%

research state and national regulations and practices as related to innovative services and support that are in compliance with federal regulations (chaffee, iv-e, etc.) and provide innovative programming ideas and recommendations to fostering connections leadership. 5%

ideal candidate

the ideal candidate has experience as it relates to:

working with youth and young adults who have experienced system involvement and/or trauma;

partnering with community services providers, as well as internal and external stakeholders as it relates to children and youth;

collecting, reviewing and reporting out on data points to ensure compliance with federal, state and internal reporting requirements;

credit bureau reporting requirements;

ability to be versatile and prioritize deadlines;

support services available to older youth and young adults in the community;

ability to maintain adherence to policy and procedure to ensure compliance.

minimum qualification

high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years 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…