CARA Supervisor (DOH/PHD#10117816)

Salary

$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE

Welcome to the New Mexico Department of Health. To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.
The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Program is designed to support families whose child has been born substance exposed. CARA navigators will work with the family, hospitals, providers and MCOs to identify the best support systems for the family and break down any barriers that may be preventing families from accessing services. CARA Navigators will assess and identify additional resources to meet the needs of each individual family.

Why does the job exist?

The CARA Supervisor 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 provide an opportunity to offer supportive services for parents with substance use and their infants. The CARA Supervisor will be responsible for direct supervision of Navigators and oversight of comprehensive family assessments, building working relationships with families, working with other state agencies/hospitals, and support them in accessing needed services.

How does it get done?

Provide supervision of CARA Navigators and assigned staff and respond to work needs in a professional and timely manner.
Develop and support staff in skill building and program development and conduct unit meetings to maintain communication with staff
Provide and coordinate outreach to target populations throughout the state.
Review every Plan of Safe Care to make sure appropriate services are in place. Direct supportive services (work with the DOH coordinator to review appropriate services and referrals, including missing medical information to support services for the newborn). Assure Insurance Information is captured on the mom/newborn to allow for correct referrals to the correct Insurance for Care Coordination.
Ensure coordination with the various internal, state, and external partners, and other individuals involved in the Plan of Care to ensure engagement and compliance with state law and rules regarding CARA. Develop various reports on the CARA work that are reviewed by local, state and federal entities.
Assist in training providers and individuals on the CARA law and how to create a plan of care and the overall CARA Program.
Track all one-page notifications and assure follow up and creation of plans if needed.
Work with internal and external partners on CARA portal on data builds and data management.

Who are the customers?

Those who enroll into the CARA Program, internal and external partners.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate with experience working with the CARA Program and will have knowledge in the following areas:
Potential impact of substance use and substance exposure on individual and family functioning.
Possess a working knowledge of resources in the community, as well as how to facilitate connection to resources, that have the capacity to support the family in maintaining stability.
Experience working with individuals who have experienced substance abuse.
Have knowledge of, and experience working with individuals from a strength-based de stigmatization approach.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND8 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND8 years of experience2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND6 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND8 years of experience3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND4 years of experience 4Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 years of experience 5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND0 years of experience

Education	Experience	Education	Experience

• 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. 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 with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and some travel with the occasional overnight stay may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Kathy Blea Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted: 03/29/2025
Job Reference: 152713
Organization: Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location: Anthony, NM 88021
Category: Project/Program Management

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