Social & Community Services Coordinator - Advanced/State Opioid Response Prevention Program (HSD/BHSD #10106740)

$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Social & Community Services Coordinator - Advanced/State Opioid Response (SOR) Prevention Program Coordinator will:

• Serve as the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grants Compliance Coordinator;
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Grant and ensure it is administered through the Behavioral Health Division (BHSD);
• Monitor and maintain federal and state contract compliance requirements, monitor grant expenditures and oversees Professional Services Contracts, provider agreements, and General Service agreements.

How does it get done?

The Social & Community Services Coordinator - Advanced/State Opioid Response (SOR) Prevention Program Coordinator is responsible for:

• Overseeing daily grant activities to ensure grant objectives are fulfilled and grant funds are properly expended;
• Preparing all required progress reports and data for the grantor;
• Providing technical assistance and support to sub-contractors to support grant activities;
• Managing and maintaining the grant prevention budget and approve monthly invoices.

Who are the customers?

The Human Services Department (HSD);

The Behavioral Health Services Division;

The Citizens of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Experience managing complex projects;
• Experience improving the accessibility and quality of behavioral health care in New Mexico;
• Experience combining strategic thinking with attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience finding creative solutions to problems.

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 and maintain a valid Driver's License.

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.

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Agency Contact Information: Brenda Trujillo (505) 476-6244 or brenda.trujillo2@hca.nm.gov.
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.