Children's Medical Services Medical and Public Health Social Worker; DOH

Children's Medical Services Medical and Public Health Social Worker (DOH/PHD#11173)

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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly ($50,248 - $75,372 Annually). This position is a Pay Band C6.

Provide direct client services for medically and financially eligible clients to attain mutually determined goals; gather, generate and maintain appropriate records and accurate completion of forms for social work intervention. Expand, enhance and contribute to the improvement of the services of the Children’s Medical Services and related information needed to assure accurate, competent and professional implementation of the Children’s Medical Services Program and Public Health Division.

To provide direct services to clientele. Will provide services to multi-ethnic, mono lingual populations, and provide assurance of services for children and youth with special healthcare needs, Services will be addressed on an individual, family, and systems level.

The Public and Children’s Medical Services Program participants.

The ideal candidate will have experience with case management, good communication skills, and the ability to multi-task.

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, working with patients, clients, providers, and families. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

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 the occasional overnight stay is required.

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Government Administration

Agency Contact Information:
Gregory Bergman, , Email.

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.