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 POSITION MAY BE HOUSED IN ALBUQUERQUE (ABRC) OR EAGLE NEST REINTEGRATION FACILITY.
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?
The Classification Officer is responsible for providing quality case management. Ensures communication is occurring between team members to support on-going progress toward client goals and the client discharge plan to include placement, treatment, education, employment, and supervision (if required). Responsible for completing tracking forms and spreadsheets to assist the Classification Supervisor with producing accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly statistics. Works closely with the Unit Management teams to develop on-going quality assurance and improvement needs of the centers.
How does it get done?
Maintain accurate records and tracking of client referrals, goals, supports, and their time in the JRC. Guide and support staff in meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality documentation. Create and foster a positive working environment and relationship with clients, JRC staff, Juvenile Probation staff, Transitional and Educational Coordinators, secure facility staff, community providers, and other personnel that provide services to our clients. Schedules and facilitates Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. Processes recommendations of clients being referred to the JRCs through Supervised Release or from Juvenile Probation offices. The Classification Officer must follow current Policies and Procedures. Communication with sending teams and resources around the State in seeking safe and successful placements for clients.
Who are the customers?
Juvenile Justice clients and their families, community partners, and reintegration center staff.
Ideal Candidate
Juvenile Justice clients and their families, community partners, and reintegration center staff.
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
Work is performed in an office setting with time in the Juvenile Reintegration Center units. Extensive computer usage. Potential risk from juvenile actions; this job could require running, lifting and possible physical intervention. Travel within the State is required. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
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Agency Contact Information: Cassie Lopez, (505) 250-3549. 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.
