Social Services Coordinator (MDC)

Job Posting Title:

Social Services Coordinator (MDC)

Department:

Metropolitan Detention Center

Location:

100 DEPUTY DEAN MIERA DR SW

Pay:

During Probation: $28.32
After Probation: $28.89

Close Date:

September 10 2026

The Social Services Coordinator under general direction from supervisor is responsible for the intake interview and assessment of inmates in accordance with pertinent Federal State laws and departmental policies and procedures. Reviews inmate history and records to determine eligibility for social services benefits/program which is not limited to: housing shelters treatment food stamps Medicaid discharge planning medical service centers community custody and other pertinent resources. Confidentiality and knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations are critical in carrying out assignments. This is a correctional facilities work environment which requires direct interactions with inmates who are designated at various levels of AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts case management services for assigned inmates; assesses inmates needs including but not limited to: drug and alcohol abuse domestic violence behavioral health and provide reentry as key point of contact for assigned units/inmates to solicit for and assists in the enrollment for benefits/enrollment/eligibility initial interviews with inmates; reviews prior history of detention or arrest; reviews documents from other facilities or prisons as required; prepares maintains and updates inmate files consulting with other department staff and outside professionals to ensure the proper discharge planning to include processing of social services for the timely and accurate documentation and reporting of case management processes; maintains case notes and complete associated and maintains partnerships to facilitate effective social services initiatives and as liaison with community benefit providers and program compliance with laws rules and regulations related to case management services policies and other standard operating assignment is located at the Community Custody Program (CCP) acts as primary liaison and performs focused services with all facets of the criminal justice system by facilitating classification to CCP by court order or through a review process and ensure timely and accurate follow-up on all aspects of communication to include reporting and recording requirements and other duties related to CCP as outlined other job-related duties as required or assigned.*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in related (3) years of work experience in criminal justice social work counseling case management or related field; OR any related combination of education from an accredited college or university or related experience totaling seven (7) years in criminal justice social work counseling case management or related field. Related education and experience may substitute for the required education and experience and may be interchangeable on a year for year of the basic operations services and activities of a correctional program program development and implementation and the operation of the court of community social services and benefits available to inmates reentering the of counseling and case management of the methods and techniques of determining security level required for individuals and the principles and practices governing inmates in the use of computers to generate reports and maintain to interview and evaluate inmates for program eligibility and the ability to interpret court to express ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written to work flexible schedule to include evening and weekend to analyze hazardous situations in a rational mature and confident manner and to act effectively; to remain calm and effective under stressful to interact effectively and professionally with administration subordinates co-workers inmates and the general to analyze problems identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff subordinates County officials and the general public.*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background to all County safety all FEMA training(s) assigned to this of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this required supervisor training if must successfully complete and attain within nine (9) months from date of hire: 1) National Institute of Corrections Evidence Based Practices Course #4 Essential Elements of Case Planning and 2) the Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility training program through the State of New CONDITIONSA majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor hazards or potential work hazards include those of a correctional facility environment with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration a variety of fumes and odors contagious diseases and potentially hostile and dangerous working surface is even and may be carpeted or surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or surfaces may include natural ground asphalt or may be required to work a flexible TOOLS AND MATERIALSEquipment typically used to perform administrative duties includes the telephone computer telefax machine photocopy machine and may handle first aid and oxygen equipment on an occasional and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork reports various writing utensils and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.*NOTE*You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. On the other hand if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate physical or mental impairment you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be FUNCTIONSMust be able to listen to inmates and provide counseling to them in areas involving their daily living skills social skills work/study habits and interpersonal be able to generate written reports business letters or summaries using prescribed be able to understand written reports pertaining to inmates including academic psychological or medical be able to conduct group counseling sessions and participate in group be able to work and communicate effectively with different kinds of people in a variety of be able to ask questions of supervisor and be able to listen to and follow verbal directions in be able to speak and write clearly in order to communicate essential be able to communicate verbally with co-workers as well as the general public and be able to maintain concentration and attention to duties while performing be able to quickly and accurately assess emergency situations and act be able to maintain composure concentration and attention while under extremely stressful be able to apply principles of logic scientific or medical thinking to define the problems collect data establish facts and draw valid possess the ability to make generalizations evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental be able to apply sound reasoning and judgment in the performance of all essential FUNCTIONSWork is primarily sedentary with opportunities to stand/walk as needed typically being available throughout the be able to stand/walk on even or uneven surfaces for approximately four hours at a time up to eight hours per be able to work with arms bent or extended away from body or overhead and be able to push/pull with arms as be able to crouch and kneel be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate waist as needed on a frequent be able to use hands and fingers in order to grasp/manipulate various equipment and materials needed to perform duties and be able to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of equipment such as telephone and computer.