Family Support Counselor jobs in New Mexico

Company: Abrazos Family Support Services

Region: Bernalillo, New Mexico

Categories: Non-Profit, Health, Support Services

Position: Family Service Coordinator – Entry Level

About Us

Abrazos Family Support Services is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since 1978, Abrazos has provided a variety of specialized educational, health, developmental, and parent support services that help families to meet the special needs of their infants, children, and adult family members with disabilities.

The mission of Abrazos Family Support Services is to support children and adults who have developmental disabilities and delays by providing an array of community-based services that meet the needs of the individuals and their families. Our Vision is to empower all children and families to achieve their full potential and live enhanced lives. We are known for our best-in-class training and the excellence and quality of our service providers. We consistently rank among the most family friendly and best places to work in the Albuquerque area.

Our services are available to individuals and families who live in Sandoval and Bernalillo counties, New Mexico. Our programs include Infant/Toddler Services (early intervention), Autism Services, Respite Services, and Family Living.

We are looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Family Service Coordinator to assist families with infants/toddlers who have developmental delays/disabilities to access and coordinate community-based early intervention services for their children.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continuous learning, training, development and improvement.
• Conduct individual intake/enrollments, schedule evaluations, conduct interviews, facilitate, and lead team meetings, write and develop service plans, monitor service delivery and support transition to other services in accordance with the requirements of the New Mexico Family Infant Toddler Program.
• Coordinate services with therapists, health care providers, community daycare/preschools and school personnel.
• Support families to access other community resources, as needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based services in Sandoval County communities (Pena Blanca, Bernalillo, Placitas, Rio Rancho, Jemez Valley) and Bernalillo County communities (Paradise Hills, Eagle Ranch, Ventana Ranch).
• Qualify and obtain required state certifications.
• Fulfil compliance, reporting and documentation requirements.
• Conduct community outreach activities to identify potential service recipients
• Share pertinent information with supervisor and team members regarding work progress, successes, barriers, concerns and other areas that may have an impact on the program services or image.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and records as required by HIPAA and FERPA laws, and NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department policies and procedures.
• Build relationships with each child and family in support of service plans.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among children and families served.
• Travel within the state.

Professional Requirements and Qualifications:

• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High energy level.
• Flexible
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Superior writing ability preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100,000/300,000 and property must be $100,000) with continuous coverage.
• A current professional liability insurance policy with continuous coverage. The agency will reimburse up to $100 per year.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Social Work, Human Services or another related field.

Location & Compensation:

The position is based in Bernalillo New Mexico and provides best in state training, a fun, caring and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation depending on experience and a superior benefits package with ample opportunities for growth and learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person