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Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Navigator (DOH/PHD#10117821)

New Mexico Department of Health · Santa Fe, NM · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$27.37–$41.06/hrFull-time

About the role

The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Program is designed to support families whose child has been born substance exposed. CARA Navigators work with the family, hospitals, providers, and managed care organizations to identify the best support systems for the family and break down barriers preventing families from accessing services. CARA Navigators assess and identify additional resources to meet the needs of each individual family. Incumbents are responsible for ensuring compliance with the CARA state law that became effective July 1, 2019. This law requires the creation of a plan of care for every newborn with in-utero substance exposure and provides an opportunity to offer supportive services for parents with substance use and their infants.

Responsibilities

  • Completing comprehensive family assessments and revising the plan of care as necessary based on needs identified.
  • Reviewing every plan of care to make sure it is complete and that insurance information is captured to ensure correct referrals to the right insurance for care coordination.
  • Conducting home visits with families who have a plan of care to support engagement in services as well as compliance with state law and rules regarding CARA.
  • Contacting Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns.
  • Assisting in training providers and individuals in CARA law and how to create a plan of care.
  • Providing outreach to target populations throughout the state.
  • Providing technical assistance to providers as needed on CARA and plan of care.
  • Managing and participating in the ongoing CARA workgroup by developing agendas and leading workgroup discussion on topics related to CARA.
  • Working with other state agencies in continued implementation of CARA across various sectors.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, data tracking, and report generation.
  • Experience with data entry, quality assurance, and data analysis.
  • Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and experience working with tribal communities.
  • Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience with case management systems, electronic databases, and tracking systems.
  • Ability to perform user acceptance testing, document testing results, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with technical teams to improve database functionality and reporting processes.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
  • Must have own mode of transportation; incumbent may be required to furnish a personal vehicle for carrying out assignments.

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and one (1) year of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care.
  • Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Ideal Candidate

  • Knowledge of the potential impact of substance use and substance exposure on individual and family functioning.
  • Working knowledge of resources in the community, as well as how to facilitate connections to resources that have the capacity to support the family in maintaining stability.
  • Experience working with individuals who have experienced substance abuse.
  • Knowledge of, and experience working with individuals from a strength-based, de-stigmatization approach.
  • Ability to multitask, work as a team, and communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting; late hours and weekend work may be required. The incumbent will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel may be required. The incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

Pay

$27.37 - $41.06 hourly; $56,931 - $85,396 annually (Pay Band C7).

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