Grants Manager (CYFD/JJS #35690)

$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

We are searching for a methodical and strategic Grants Manager to work with our Juvenile Justice Services team, CYFD Administrative Services and local jurisdictions, their governing boards and program providers who receive funding from the Children, Youth, and Families Department. This includes funding sustainable, effective and evidence-based grant program models, and aid in identifying new sources of funding.

How does it get done?

• Distribute and monitor expenditure of state and federal grant funds, with CYFD Administrative Services Division;

• Direct and coordinate all planning, programmatic, and oversight activities associated with these programs including budgetary, procurement, contracting, auditing and reporting requirements of the grants ;

• Serve as liaison to state fiscal agents, continuum coordinators, providers and local continuum boards;

• Research other grant funding opportunities to support NM CYFD JJS youth development and community based alternatives efforts;

• Provide support for the federally-required, governor-appointed Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee. This involves interpreting and maintaining compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations;

• Provide technical assistance and site visits to continuum's and providers;

• Process and document payments, track expenditures, prepare progress reports, ensure grantor's are in compliance with financial, programmatic and contractual requirements of the grants;

• Review grant proposals and aid in the award process;

• Manage and provide technical assistance on grant databases.

Who are the customers?

Juvenile Justice Field Services team, CYFD Administration and Leadership, local jurisdictions, their governing boards and program providers who receive funding from the Children, Youth, and Families Department.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of
• The juvenile justice field, nationally and in the State of New Mexico;

• The skills to work with a wide range of statewide juvenile justice constituencies (e.g., state advisory group, local fiscal agents, coordinators and service providers, CYFD management and leadership);

• Knowledge off state and federal grant administration, monitoring programmatic and financial delivery of grants;

• The skills to manage state and federal financial management and program audits;
Have strong communication skills (written - including grant proposal development and verbal).

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 8 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess a current and valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting: late hours and weekends work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Must have own mode of transportation. Incumbent may be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Bianca Padillia, (505) 365-3645. Email

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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.