Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Navigator (DOH/PHD Position #10118417)

Salary

$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly
$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why Does the Job Exist?

Incumbents will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the CARA state law that became effective July 1, 2019. This law (CARA) 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.

How Does It Get Done?

• Review every plan of care to make sure it’s complete and that insurance information is captured to ensure correct referrals to the right insurance for care coordination.
• Complete comprehensive family assessments and revise the plan as necessary based on needs identified.
• Conduct 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.
• Contact Statewide Central Intake (SCI) when there are safety concerns.

Additional Job Duties

• Assist in training providers and individuals in CARA law and how to create a plan of care.
• Provide outreach to target populations throughout the state.
• Provide technical assistance to providers as needed on CARA and plan of care.
• Manage and participate in the ongoing CARA workgroup by developing agendas and leading workgroup discussion in topics related to CARA.
• Work with other state agencies in continued implementation of CARA across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to perform user acceptance testing, document testing results, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with technical teams to improve database functionality and reporting processes.

Minimum Qualification

• 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.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

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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