Company:
New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender
Location: Albuquerque
Closing Date: 30/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $54,870.40 - $85,758.40 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Career Appointment, Full-Time
Job Number: 48961
Unit: Social Worker Program
Division: Social Workers Program
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Objectives Summary
Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.
For more information about living in Albuquerque, NM,
Case Managers assist social workers and attorneys representing clients faced with criminal charges in New Mexico through the development of plans for addressing life situations that if mitigated may improve a client's opportunity for improving their lives and providing alternatives to punishment through the criminal justice system.
Nature of Work
Case Managers assist social workers with helping clients cope with and solve issue in their everyday lives, such as family and personal problems and dealing with relationships. Case Managers may help clients who face a disability, life-threatening disease, social problem such as inadequate housing, unemployment or substance abuse. Case Managers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Additionally, they may assist with conducting research, advocate for improved services or assist with planning and policy development.
Essential Functions
The Case Manager (Social Worker Assistant): Provides case management services to social worker and defense team.
Associates degree in Human Services or Social Sciences and two (2) years of experience in mental health and/or substance abuse counseling. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related filed and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
Collective Bargaining: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Default FLSA: Non-exempt
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.
This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.
The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State's Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. To learn more about the benefits available please
In addition to the benefits listed above, the Law Offices of The Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees. For more information regarding the plan you can visit the following websites:
Total Compensation Package
As an employee of the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD), you receive regular pay for your services. The other part of your total compensation is the value of the benefits LOPD makes available to you and, if applicable, your family. The Total Compensation Estimator is for illustrative purposes only and provides benefits-eligible employees an estimate of their total compensation based on selected options from the drop-downs in the estimator.
*State and Federal Laws - Rights of Employees*
Employers are required by state and federal law to post certain information concerning the rights of employees. The required posters are listed below and may be printed individually using a standard printer and paper.
Please contact for questions.
01
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed. If you have responded that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name and is in a format that cannot be modified.
02
How many total years of experience do you have documented in the Work Experience section of your application related to this Job Classification?Please NOTE: If the years of experience that you indicate below cannot be found in the Work Experience section of this application, your application may not be eligible for further consideration. It is recommended that you attach documents that support your work experience at this time. If you are attempting to attach documents, but are unable to, you should email , with the documents and your contact information. Or if selected for an interview, you should bring the documents to your interview.
03
Case Manager
How many years of experience do you have in mental health?
04
Case Manager
Do you have experience in social services that involved working with people in correctional facilities?
05
How many years of experience do you possess testifying in court as part of your regular job?
06
How many years of experience do you have in substance abuse counseling?
07
Case Manager
Do you have experience conducting comprehensive assessments to determine client deficits in psycho-social and health areas?
08
Do you have experience in developing and implementing service plans?
09
Do you have experience in administering service plans and coordinating referrals and resources?
10
Do you have experience maintaining accurate, up-to-date and complete records?
11
Case Manager
Please describe your critical thinking, problem solving, and advocacy skills.
12
Social Work
Do you have experience in finding alternative placements to incarceration?
13
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question.
14
Travel
I understand that this position requires frequent travel throughout the State of New Mexico, which often involves overnight stays for multiple days. This is a necessary component of this position.
15
I understand that I will be expected to visit clients and families at their place of residence, jails, treatment centers or any other location deemed necessary by the LOPD.
16
For current State of New Mexico employees: I understand that the Law Offices of the Public Defender will only accept up to 40 hours of annual leave and all sick leave. Furthermore, upon transfer, I will begin a new probationary period regardless of a break in service from my current state agency.
17
I understand that my responses to the questions regarding years of experience and education will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application with a detailed description of my related duties. If I am attempting to attach documents, but unable to, I should email , with the documents and my contact information. Or if selected for an interview, I may bring the documents to my interview.
Required Question
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Career Appointment, Full-Time
Job Number: 48961
Unit: Social Worker Program
Division: Social Workers Program
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Objectives Summary
Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.
For more information about living in Albuquerque, NM,
Case Managers assist social workers and attorneys representing clients faced with criminal charges in New Mexico through the development of plans for addressing life situations that if mitigated may improve a client's opportunity for improving their lives and providing alternatives to punishment through the criminal justice system.
Nature of Work
Case Managers assist social workers with helping clients cope with and solve issue in their everyday lives, such as family and personal problems and dealing with relationships. Case Managers may help clients who face a disability, life-threatening disease, social problem such as inadequate housing, unemployment or substance abuse. Case Managers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Additionally, they may assist with conducting research, advocate for improved services or assist with planning and policy development.
Essential Functions
The Case Manager (Social Worker Assistant): Provides case management services to social worker and defense team.
- Assists with preparing motions and orders for competency, filing and scheduling evaluation dates and times.
- Maintains regular contact with social workers and attorneys regarding assigned caseload and on-going needs of client; including but not limited to, medical, psychiatric, security or competency considerations. Maintains regular contact with assigned clients/caseload, as needed.
- Assist with securing treatment programs and/or mental health services for clients.
- Provide clients and families with updates regarding their cases or relay communication to their attorneys.
- Coordinate with social worker to assign duties to social work intern students.
- Work with Probation and Parole Department to assess the need and/or benefit for clients to receive treatment.
- Travel to detention centers to meet with clients.
- Assist with interviews for intake, assessment, referral and reassessment. Assist social worker with case management services, present case finding and review case records; maintaining accurate records and progress notes; and assist with treatment and discharge planning and risk assessments.
- Conduct case follow up, coordinate programs and evaluate social service program delivery.
- Prepare administrative reports, assist with consultation and in-service training to staff; recommends service delivery; provides crisis and/or emergency services; maintains case records and management information systems; observes and describes behavior and interaction; communicate with families in behavior management.
Associates degree in Human Services or Social Sciences and two (2) years of experience in mental health and/or substance abuse counseling. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related filed and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
Collective Bargaining: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Default FLSA: Non-exempt
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.
This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.
The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State's Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. To learn more about the benefits available please
In addition to the benefits listed above, the Law Offices of The Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees. For more information regarding the plan you can visit the following websites:
Total Compensation Package
As an employee of the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD), you receive regular pay for your services. The other part of your total compensation is the value of the benefits LOPD makes available to you and, if applicable, your family. The Total Compensation Estimator is for illustrative purposes only and provides benefits-eligible employees an estimate of their total compensation based on selected options from the drop-downs in the estimator.
- Please to download the Total Compensation Estimator on our , Join Our Team section.
*State and Federal Laws - Rights of Employees*
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Please contact for questions.
01
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed. If you have responded that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name and is in a format that cannot be modified.
- Doctorate
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associates Degree or Technical/Vocational Certificate
- High School Diploma or GED
- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
02
How many total years of experience do you have documented in the Work Experience section of your application related to this Job Classification?Please NOTE: If the years of experience that you indicate below cannot be found in the Work Experience section of this application, your application may not be eligible for further consideration. It is recommended that you attach documents that support your work experience at this time. If you are attempting to attach documents, but are unable to, you should email , with the documents and your contact information. Or if selected for an interview, you should bring the documents to your interview.
- 10 years of experience
- 9 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 7 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 2years of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 6 Months
- 3 Months
- None
03
Case Manager
How many years of experience do you have in mental health?
- Fifteen years or more (15+)
- Eight to fourteen years (8-14)
- Four to seven years (4-7)
- Two to three years (2-3)
- One to two years (1-2)
- No experience
04
Case Manager
Do you have experience in social services that involved working with people in correctional facilities?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of experience do you possess testifying in court as part of your regular job?
- More than ten years (10+)
- Seven to nine years (7-9)
- Four to six years (4-6)
- Two to three years (2-3)
- One year (1)
- Less than 1 years (0-1)
06
How many years of experience do you have in substance abuse counseling?
- Fifteen years or more
- Eight to fourteen
- Four to seven years
- Two to three years
- One to two years (1-2)
- No experience
07
Case Manager
Do you have experience conducting comprehensive assessments to determine client deficits in psycho-social and health areas?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have experience in developing and implementing service plans?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have experience in administering service plans and coordinating referrals and resources?
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have experience maintaining accurate, up-to-date and complete records?
- Yes
- No
11
Case Manager
Please describe your critical thinking, problem solving, and advocacy skills.
12
Social Work
Do you have experience in finding alternative placements to incarceration?
- Yes
- No
13
Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n/a" as your response to this question.
14
Travel
I understand that this position requires frequent travel throughout the State of New Mexico, which often involves overnight stays for multiple days. This is a necessary component of this position.
- I understand.
15
I understand that I will be expected to visit clients and families at their place of residence, jails, treatment centers or any other location deemed necessary by the LOPD.
- I understand
16
For current State of New Mexico employees: I understand that the Law Offices of the Public Defender will only accept up to 40 hours of annual leave and all sick leave. Furthermore, upon transfer, I will begin a new probationary period regardless of a break in service from my current state agency.
- I Understand
17
I understand that my responses to the questions regarding years of experience and education will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application with a detailed description of my related duties. If I am attempting to attach documents, but unable to, I should email , with the documents and my contact information. Or if selected for an interview, I may bring the documents to my interview.
- I Understand
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