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New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department · 2 hours ago

New MexiCare Program Coordinator (ALTSD #10118464)

Las Cruces, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.96/hr - $32.94/hr

2+ years exp

The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department is dedicated to ensuring that older adults and adults with disabilities can actively participate in their communities with dignity. The New MexiCare Program Coordinator will oversee program rules, provide technical assistance, resolve client eligibility issues, and conduct in-home assessments to support the program's mission.

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Responsibilities

Oversee program rules and eligibility for New MexiCare

Provide technical assistance and support to participants, caregivers, and contractors

Resolve complex client eligibility and payment issues

Conduct in-home visits and complete assessments

Track and report for KPI's and Performance Measures, accurately and timely, as established by the agency

Assist the program with other duties as assigned

New MexiCare program oversight and support to include eligibility determinations, financial assessments, and presenting on New MexiCare programs

Tracking and monitoring of participants and caregivers cases, to include eligibility status, budget status, service planning, and follow up as needed

Provide technical assistance and support to participants, caregivers, and contractors including resolving complex client eligibility and payment issues

Conduct in-home visits and complete assessments

Track and report for KPI's and Performance Measures, accurately and timely, as established by the agency

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Case managementCommunity based programsTechnical assistanceWordExcelPowerPointCustomer servicePolicy implementationCritical thinking

Required

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and must have own mode of transportation for daily client-related travel

Personal vehicle and operation of it must follow all applicable State of New Mexico statutes and regulations

Pre-employment background investigation is required, and extensive statewide travel is required

Must pass State and Federal criminal background check

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 90 days of employment