Childcare Provider Job at State of New Mexico
State of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
Salary
$16.48 - $25.54 Hourly
$34,275 - $53,126 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 50
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position is required to interview clients, assess the need for care, determine eligibility for childcare assistance programs and independently manage a caseload. This position provides case management to families throughout the eligibility period in making referrals to other early childhood services, community resources or state agencies. This position will guide families in selecting high-quality, early learning programs for their children. This position is responsible for approving appropriate childcare placements and processing payments and other financial transactions for childcare providers. The position will provide training to clients and providers regarding policy and procedures related to the child care assistance program.
How does it get done?
The position is required to analyze and assess documents pertaining to employment, education, income, household composition and other factors related to eligibility and implement in accordance with policy. This position is also required to calculate income and evaluate in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This position is a high volume, fast paced position that requires extensive use of computers/databases.
Who are the customers?
Children, families and child care providers.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have, an Associate's Degree in any field or Equivalency (2 years of experience related to the minimum qualifications of this position). Will have experience in Eligibility determination/interviewing/case management/clerical experience in social services and/or public assistance program.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent and (1) year experience in customer service, office administration, government assistance programs such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security benefits and/or public housing. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
- 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. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Melissa McKinley, (505) 321-5210, or by: Email
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.
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