Current Opportunities
Position: Mentor/Tutor for Youth in WIOA Program
Location: Region I (Dona Ana County)
Part-time, Monday-Friday, Non-Exempt, 20 hours/week
Position reports to: Southwest Regional Manager
Duties: (other duties may be assigned)
- Adhere to curriculum and develop additional materials according to the needs of the program and participants;
- Provide instruction utilizing various adult learning techniques that will prepare students for high school graduation, equivalency, and/or post-secondary education;
- Document student’s academic skills and development;
- Adjust instruction to work on student’s areas of weakness or learning style;
- Provide feedback and documentation on performance;
- Provide guidance and expertise on certain life skills: job seeking, finances, work site behavior, communication, stress management, and other mentorship areas.
- Maintain standards of confidentiality.
Project Management
- Design forms as needed for job function.
Records Maintenance:
- Create, organize, and update files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, NMWCOS system, other online applications, and manual systems.
Requirements:
Associates Degree from an accredited two-year college or university in Education, Business Administration, Sociology plus two (2) years of progressive experience in working with adult learners in an educational setting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be able to communicate in English and Spanish; must be able to understand and speak the Spanish language.
Salary: $20.00 per hour
To apply: Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com or fax to (505)265-3433.
HELP-NM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Position: Regional Director for Central New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Vice President of the Office of Economic Empowerment
Duties:
- Research and review at least three new initiatives within the first six months of employment.
- Be successful in implementing one initiative during the first year of employment.
- Renew current contracts.
- Implements agency Rules and Regulations.
- Assures that program initiatives are well managed and in compliance with the grants and contracts administered in the Region.
- Directs the activities of subordinates by ensuring that adequate operating procedures are developed and maintained.
- Coordinates priorities and procedures with CEO, Vice President and other Regional Directors’ and takes appropriate action to meet deadlines.
- Analyzes training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Develops and organizes training manuals, visual aids, training materials and other educational material.
- Attends meetings and seminars to obtain information useful to train staff and inform management of training programs and goals.
- Establishes and coordinates working relationships and linkages with other agencies and employers.
- Collects, organizes and analyzes information and data regarding participants through tests, interviews and evaluation procedures.
- Ensures that adequate technical assistance is provided to individual department and staff as needed. Assigns/reassigns the workforce from program to program to meet deadlines and goals.
- Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Provides leadership to program staff.
- Establishes collaboration with other service organizations in the region.
- Locates prospective employers or social service providers and informs them of the qualifications of program participants and/or needed services.
- Conducts staff meetings for the purpose of dissemination of information and program assessment.
- Establishes a system of record keeping for personnel and participants.
- Serves as the agency representative in community meetings.
- Provides authorization signature for expenditures and staff/participant payroll.
- Acts as team leader in seeking funds, developing plans and writing proposals.
- Responsible for the timely submission of all program reports operating in the region.
- Determines eligibility of participants and authorizes enrollment of participants in Employment and Training Programs.
- Ensures participant receives services according to objective assessment and employability development plan.
- Ensures program goals and objectives are met.
- Manages regional and program budget.
- Performs other related duties as assigned, such as accomplishing special projects for the agency or for area assignment.
Project Management
- Design forms as needed for job function;
- Complete special projects, as assigned.
Records Maintenance:
- Create, organize, and update files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, other online applications, and manual systems;
- Create report formats and prepares necessary reports in accordance with job duties.
Community Relations:
- Ensure that widespread efforts are made to disseminate information to target area groups about services and programs offered by HELP-NM and its project(s);
- Appear before local, city, county and statewide groups as requested by the Vice President, furthering HELP-NM goals and strategies.
- Promote understanding and cooperation between HELP-NM projects and other agencies operating in the target area, such as training institutions, health agencies, social services agencies, etc.
- Establish the necessary partnerships with local, state and county governments, employers, businesses, faith-based organizations, education institutions and other non-profits to work in collaboration on various projects to meet the ultimate goal of providing assistance to low-income individuals in our communities to allow them to become self-sufficient and productive citizens.
Other
- Performs other duties as assigned, which are deemed necessary or desirable by HELP-NM.
Requirements (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Education, Social Work Administration or related field plus five (5) years of progressive experience and a proven track record in staff supervision, and management of Workforce Development Programs. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Salary: $63,500 Annually ($30.53 per hour)
To apply: Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to 505-265-3433.
HELP-NM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Position: Employment Community Specialist
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Regional Director
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Assist in the education, employment and training of eligible participants.
- Coordinate and implement training, job placement for the employment and training of participants entering and/or completing a training program.
- Arrange for services offered by the Agency within the areas of Santa Fe.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED; an Associate’s Degree in social work preferred.
- Must have 1 year work experience in a social setting or related field; job development/placement, and outreach.
- Effectively communicate in English and Spanish.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, record keeping skills, ability to interpret and implement government regulations, work well with adults, and employers.
- Must be at least age 21 for insurance purposes, have own transportation and a valid NM driver’s license.
Salary: $15.00 per hour.
To apply: Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to 505-265-3433.
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace.
Position: Employment Community Specialist
Location: Española, New Mexico
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Regional Director
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Assist in the education, employment and training of eligible participants.
- Coordinate and implement training, job placement for the employment and training of participants entering and/or completing a training program.
- Arrange for services offered by the Agency within the areas of Española, New Mexico.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED; an Associate’s Degree in social work preferred.
- Must have 1 year work experience in a social setting or related field; job development/placement, and outreach.
- Effectively communicate in English and Spanish.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, record keeping skills, ability to interpret and implement government regulations, work well with adults, and employers.
- Must be at least age 21 for insurance purposes, have own transportation and a valid NM driver’s license.
Salary: $15.00 per hour.
To apply: Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to 505-265-3433.
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace.
Position: Employment Assistant
Location: Española, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Regional Director
Duties:
- Answers phones, greets clients and sets up appointment for assistance and enrollment for the Employment and Training Programs;
- Performs general office and clerical duties, such as, compose and type correspondence and process purchase orders.
- Greet walk-in clients and visitors, and answer questions and provide information;
- Logs all incoming phone calls;
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email;
- Operates basic office equipment;
- Makes initial assessment for eligibility for programs based on program guidelines. Refers non-eligible clients to other agencies; Refers individuals to public or private agencies and community services for assistance
- Fills out intakes on clients and other paperwork required for enrollment;
- Prepares monthly reports. Types various reports and other forms and documentation, letters, etc., as required to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and other requirements;
- Assists the Case Manager/Employment Community Specialist in updating and keeping participant file complaints;
- Completes and follow-up on vendor vouchers;
- Assists Case Manager/Employment Community Specialist in entering participant data into MIS.
- Maintains, records, compiles, enters and retrieves (by hand or with the use of a computer) all client information in the various programs;
- Develop and maintain office supply and equipment inventory;
- Process Safe Link applications for walk-in customers.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED and two (2) progressive years of experience in general office procedures and customer service. Social services experience is a plus.
Salary: $27,205 Annually ($13.08 per hour)
To apply: Email resume to: jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to: (505)265-3433.
HELP-NM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Position: Outreach Representative for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Location: Española, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: CACFP Regional Coordinator
Duties:
This position is responsible for recruitment of eligible home care providers, interviewing and evaluating homes and day cares in assigned areas. Individual is responsible for ensuring that home providers meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.
Specific Job Duties include the following:
- Recruit, enroll and train providers in the CACFP;
- Be familiar and promote the rules and regulations of the State and Federal CACFP;
- Ensure that all providers have been approved and have knowledge of the rules and regulations of the CACFP;
- Plan and implement appropriate training and provide annual training sessions for the providers in assigned area;
- Maintain active caseloads of family child care providers;
- Monitor compliance with CACFP, registration and tribal authority, as appropriate;
- Monitor and verify provider’s menus to ensure they meet requirements;
- Ensure documentation of provider’s reimbursements is correct and timely; assure that all children claimed are accountable and have parent applications.
- Conduct parent audits and during home visitations document deficiencies and prescribe corrective action;
- Visit and monitor all approved providers as required, insuring that nutritious meals are served and quality of program is within Federal and State guidelines;
- Compile and submit expenditure reports to designated supervisor as per attached schedule;
- Be familiar with other HELP-NM activities and be responsible for carrying out other duties and responsibilities assigned by Quality Assurance, Regional Manager and the Vice President of the Office of Economic Employment.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED and two (2) progressive years of experience in general office procedures and customer service. Social services and accounting background experience is a plus. Prefer applicant who is able to communicate in English and Spanish.
Salary: $28,237 Annually ($13.58 per hour)
To apply: Email resume to: jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to: (505)265-3433.
HELP-NM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Position: Toddler Lead Teacher
Location: Deming, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Area Coordinator
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Responsible for the overall health, safety, and quality of care and education for toddlers; 18-36 months of age. Will plan, prepare, and develop classroom curriculum; and interact with children in activities to promote social, physical, and cognitive growth appropriate to the child’s developmental stage.
- Will carry out classroom activities in conformance with the Head Start Performance Standards, as well as other program standards, policies, and procedures.
- Lead Position is also responsible for the overall management and oversight of the facility and its operations under the supervision and support of the Area Coordinator.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a New Mexico Child Development Credential (CDC) or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or willing to obtain
- 1-year experience working with children ages birth – 5 years of age
- Minimum of 1-year supervisory/management experience preferred
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred
- Current Driver’s License, First Aid/CPR Certifications
- Proficiency in basic computer programs
To apply:
Email resume to rmunoz@helpnm.com, or fax to 575-544-9942
Any questions call Arminda Munoz at 575-546-7416
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace
Current and former program parents are encouraged to apply
Posted: July 9, 2018
Deadline: Until Filled
Position: Infant Teacher
Location: Deming, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: FRC Center Manager
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Responsible for the overall health, safety, and quality of care and education for infants; birth to 17 months of age. Will plan, prepare, and develop classroom curriculum; and interact with children in activities to promote social, physical, and cognitive growth appropriate to the child’s developmental stage.
- Will carry out classroom activities in conformance with the Head Start Performance Standards, as well as other program standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a New Mexico Child Development Credential (CDC) or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or willing to obtain
- 1-year experience working with children ages birth – 5 years of age
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred
- Current Driver’s License, First Aid/CPR Certifications
- Proficiency in basic computer programs
To apply:
Email resume to rmunoz@helpnm.com, or fax to 575-544-9942
Any questions call Arminda Munoz at 575-546-7416
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace
Current and former program parents are encouraged to apply
Position: Employment Community Specialist
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Regional Director
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Assist in the education, employment and training of eligible participants.
- Coordinate and implement training, job placement for the employment and training of participants entering and/or completing a training program.
- Arrange for services offered by the Agency within the areas of Española, New Mexico.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED; an Associate’s Degree in social work preferred.
- Must have 1 year work experience in a social setting or related field; job development/placement, and outreach.
- Effectively communicate in English and Spanish.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, record keeping skills, ability to interpret and implement government regulations, work well with adults, and employers.
- Must be at least age 21 for insurance purposes, have own transportation and a valid NM driver’s license.
Salary: $15.00 per hour.
To apply: Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to 505-265-3433.
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace.
Position: Cook
Location: Lordsburg, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Lordsburg Center Manager
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Responsible for preparing, purchasing, storing and serving food in accordance with USDA/CACFP and New Mexico Environmental Division and other related child nutrition policies and procedures.
- Must possess skills and ability to adapt to daily fast-paced food service environment for young children and work cooperatively and supportively with center staff.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current Food Handler’s Manager Certification or Willing to Obtain
- Minimum of 1-year food service experience; cooking for children preferred
- Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) Preferred
- Valid New Mexico’s Driver’s License
- Current First Aid/CPR Certifications or willing to obtain
- Proficiency in basic computer programs
To apply:
Email resume to Araceli.Ortega@helpnm.com, or fax to 575-523-6646
Any questions call Araceli Ortega at 575-202-5627
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace
Current and former program parents are encouraged to apply
Posted: September 4, 2018
Deadline: Until Filled
Position: Cook
Location: La Luz, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: La Luz Lead Teacher
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Responsible for preparing, purchasing, storing and serving food in accordance with USDA/CACFP and New Mexico Environmental Division and other related child nutrition policies and procedures.
- Must possess skills and ability to adapt to daily fast-paced food service environment for young children and work cooperatively and supportively with center staff.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current Food Handler’s Manager Certification or Willing to Obtain
- Minimum of 1-year food service experience; cooking for children preferred
- Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) Preferred
- Valid New Mexico’s Driver’s License
- Current First Aid/CPR Certifications or willing to obtain
- Proficiency in basic computer programs
To apply:
Email resume to mgallegos@helpnm.com, or fax to 575-439-5401
Any questions call Maria Gallegos at 575-434-6313
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace
Current and former program parents are encouraged to apply
Re-Posted: October 1, 2018
Deadline: Until Filled
Position: Employment Assistant
Location: Roswell, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Regional Director
Duties:
- Answers phones, greets clients and sets up appointment for assistance and enrollment for the Employment and Training Programs;
- Performs general office and clerical duties, such as, compose and type correspondence and process purchase orders.
- Greet walk-in clients and visitors, and answer questions and provide information;
- Logs all incoming phone calls;
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email;
- Operates basic office equipment;
- Makes initial assessment for eligibility for programs based on program guidelines. Refers non-eligible clients to other agencies; Refers individuals to public or private agencies and community services for assistance
- Fills out intakes on clients and other paperwork required for enrollment;
- Prepares monthly reports. Types various reports and other forms and documentation, letters, etc., as required to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and other requirements;
- Assists the Case Manager/Employment Community Specialist in updating and keeping participant file complaints;
- Completes and follow-up on vendor vouchers;
- Assists Case Manager/Employment Community Specialist in entering participant data into MIS.
- Maintains, records, compiles, enters and retrieves (by hand or with the use of a computer) all client information in the various programs;
- Develop and maintain office supply and equipment inventory;
- Process Safe Link applications for walk-in customers.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED and two (2) progressive years of experience in general office procedures and customer service. Social services experience is a plus.
Salary: $27,205 Annually ($13.08 per hour)
Position: Employment Community Specialist
Location: Roswell, New Mexico
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Regional Director
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Assist in the education, employment and training of eligible participants.
- Coordinate and implement training, job placement for the employment and training of participants entering and/or completing a training program.
- Arrange for services offered by the Agency within the area of Chavez County.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED; an Associate’s Degree in social work preferred.
- Must have 1 year work experience in a social setting or related field; job development/placement, and outreach.
- Effectively communicate in English and Spanish.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, record keeping skills, ability to interpret and implement government regulations, work well with adults, and employers.
- Must be at least age 21 for insurance purposes, have own transportation and a valid NM driver’s license.
Salary: $31,200 Annually ($15.00 per hour)
To apply: Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to 505-265-3433.
HELP-NM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace.
Position: Regional Coordinator for Foster Grandparent Program/
Senior Companion Program (FGP/SCP)
Location: Central/Northern New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Regional Director
Duties:
- Plans and develops all phases of project operations.
- Assure that FGP/SCP programs are in compliance with grants and contracts.
- Ensure that program goals and objectives are met.
- Recruit, select, orient, and place Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions with volunteer stations.
- Responsible for the timely submission of all program reports to the Regional Director.
- Develop, review, and update Memorandum of Understanding and other appropriate documents with volunteer stations as directed by Regional Director.
- Maintain active involvement with community organizations.
- Arrange for formal and regular recognition of Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion (FGP/SCP) volunteers, organizations, and individuals who have contributed to the program.
- Keep the Community Advisory Group members informed and solicit their advice on matters affecting project operations.
- Develop and maintain project files and volunteer files.
- Adhere to the approved budgets and submit for approval, to the Regional Director, purchase orders and vouchers for reimbursement submitted by Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion (FGP/SCP) volunteers, or staff.
- In conjunction with Regional Director and the Advisory Council, prepares proposals to potential funding sources in order to secure continued funding.
- Attends conferences, meetings and training programs related to the position, including those sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Aging and Long Term Care Department.
- Keep Regional Director informed of programmatic data as related to in-home placements of volunteers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, such as accomplishing special projects for the agency or for area assignment.
- In coordination with the Regional Director, cooperate with Advisory Council to evaluate the effectiveness of operational and program activities.
Requirements:
B.A. or B.S. in Education, Social Work Administration or related field; or 1½ years of related work experience for every year of college education. Should have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Programs or similar programs and at least two (2) years of supervisory skills.
Salary: $44,283.20 Annually ($21.29 per hour)
To apply: Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com, or fax to 505-265-3433.
HELP-NM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
HELP-New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.