Posting Details

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

This job posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Our Vision

Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.

Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.

Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.

Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Social and Community Service Coordinator III will:
Work within the Long-Term Services and Supports Bureau as a Long-Term Care Analyst;

Provide oversight and analysis of Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) reports, including the creation of new reports and editing existing reports;

Review and create program policy and rules and providing technical assistance to the MCO's.

How does it get done?

The Social and Community Service Coordinator III is responsible for:

Serving as lead for the Long-Term Services and Supports Bureau to provide accurate and timely submission of reports;

Completing and communicating eligibility status research working across internal and external State staff;

Reviewing and making recommendations to management regarding Long-Term Care data.

Who are the customers?

Managed Care Organizations (MCOs);

Internal Medical Assistance Division (MAD) staff;

Other Federal and State Agencies;

Medicaid clients, providers and managers.

Ideal Candidate

Managed Care Organizations (MCOs);

Internal Medical Assistance Division (MAD) staff;

Other Federal and State Agencies;

Medicaid clients, providers and managers.

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.
Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.

Defensive driving certification.
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.
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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email

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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.