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Mental Health Therapist(2 Positions Open)
NNMCAC Advocates (2 positions)
(click above job title or see below for descriptions)
REPORTS TO: Advocate Coordinator
HOURS: 40 Hours week (flexibility required: weekday, occasional weekends, overnight as needed.)
SALARY: $19.50-$21.50/Hr. + Benefits, Non-Exempt
VACCINATION: Must have two COVID vaccinations as a condition of employment.
CAV is a Drug Free Workplace
SCOPE OF POSITION: Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, personal and legal advocacy, individual life skills coaching and peer counseling for shelter and non-shelter survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Participate in rotating weekly on-call coverage of crisis hotline, which includes nights and weekends, and responding to occasional need of in-person response within 15-30 minutes. Take a lead advocate role with those survivors who are in the underserved target population of: having significant substance abuse issues; have disabilities; or are older/elderly.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Skills/Experience preferred for this position:
MINIMUM STAFF QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED and any combination of education and training with the target population or two (2) years relevant experience in a human service-related field; and must be 18 years of age or older. Must have forty (40) hours provider specific crisis intervention training; and a minimum of twenty (20) hours ongoing training per year related to target population, may include NMCADV, CSVANW, VOCA, or VAWA training.
Additional Qualifications Preferred: Bilingual communication skills and previous experience in providing advocacy to victims of sexual assault or domestic violence or collaborating with persons of the target population.
Covered (“Non-Exempt”) and Not Covered (“Exempt”). All positions at CAV are classified as “covered” or “not covered” to determine if an employee qualified for overtime under state Wage and Hour laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Covered, also called “Non-Exempt”, includes all employees who are paid on an hourly basis and whose job responsibilities do not fit under any category of exemption under the FLSA. These employees are entitled to overtime pay as described below. Not covered, also called “Exempt”, employees include certain administrators, executives or professionals who are paid on a salary basis. A salary basis includes the hourly rate the administrator, executive or professional is assigned. The job description identifies CAV’s classification of the position as covered and not covered for qualifications for overtime. If an employee believes CAV’s classification is incorrect, the employee should contact HR for an analysis of their position and functions.
CAV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed, promoted, or discharged, without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin. CAV does not tolerate retaliation against any employee or client who filed grievance, made a complaint, or questioned the handling of a discrimination charge.
JOB TITLE: Child & Family Advocate
REPORTS TO: Advocate Coordinator
HOURS: 40 Hours week (flexibility required: weekday, occasional weekends, overnight as needed.)
SALARY: $19.50-$21.50/Hr. + Benefits, Non-Exempt
VACCINATION: Must have two COVID vaccinations as a condition of employment.
CAV is a Drug Free Workplace
SCOPE OF POSITION: Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, personal and legal advocacy, individual life skills coaching and peer counseling for shelter and non-shelter survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Assists in coordination and ensures delivery of Child and Family Program. Is knowledgeable about the stages of child development, ability to guide and direct children who are survivors of domestic abuse and has a working knowledge of domestic violence and its effects on children. Participate in rotating weekly on-call coverage of crisis hotline, which includes nights and weekends, and responding to occasional need of in-person response within 15-30 minutes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Skills/Experience preferred for this position:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and any combination of education and training with the target population or two (2) years relevant experience in a human service-related field. Forty (40) hours provider-specific training at the outset of their jobs on topics essential to collaborating with survivors of domestic violence, children who are survivors/ witnesses of domestic violence and offenders and crisis intervention. Have a minimum of 20 hours continuing education training annually; may include, NMCADV, VOCA, or VAWA and agency training related to target population. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Additional Qualifications Preferred: Spanish and English Bilingual; Previous experience in providing advocacy to survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence or working in a social/human services agency.
Covered (“Non-Exempt”) and Not Covered (“Exempt”). All positions at CAV are classified as “covered” or “not covered” to determine if an employee qualified for overtime under state Wage and Hour laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Covered, also called “Non-Exempt”, includes all employees who are paid on an hourly basis and whose job responsibilities do not fit under any category of exemption under the FLSA. These employees are entitled to overtime pay as described below. Not covered, also called “Exempt”, employees include certain administrators, executives or professionals who are paid on a salary basis. A salary basis includes the hourly rate the administrator, executive or professional is assigned. The job description identifies CAV’s classification of the position as covered and not covered for qualifications for overtime. If an employee believes CAV’s classification is incorrect, the employee should contact HR for an analysis of their position and functions.
CAV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed, promoted, or discharged, without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin. CAV does not tolerate retaliation against any employee or client who filed grievance, made a complaint, or questioned the handling of a discrimination charge.
JOB TITLE: NNMCAC Advocate (2 positions)
REPORTS TO: NNMCAC Program Coordinator
HOURS: 40 Hours per week (flexibility required: weekday, occasional weekend, late night as needed.)
BEGINNING SALARY: $19.50-$21.50/Hr. + Benefits, Non-Exempt
COVID VACCINATION: Full vaccination is a condition of employment.
CAV is a Drug Free Workplace
SCOPE OF POSITION: Provide CAC services: crisis intervention; advocacy; case management and support for children and teens (ages 0 to 18, or up to 21 if already CYFD-engaged); and adults/seniors with developmental/cognitive disabilities who are alleged or suspected of being sexually or physically abused, neglected, or a witness to violent crimes; and provide services and referrals aimed to improve the emotional, mental, and behavioral health of clients. CAC referrals for services are at the sole request of law enforcement, CYFD Child Protective Services (CPS), or Tribal Social Services (TSS).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL
In addition, ALL employees must possess:
Additional Qualifications Preferred: Bilingual communication skills and previous experience in providing advocacy to survivors of sexual or domestic violence.
CAV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed, promoted, or discharged, without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin. CAV does not tolerate retaliation against any employee or client who filed grievance, made a complaint, or questioned the handling of a discrimination charge.
Covered (“Non-Exempt”) and Not Covered (“Exempt”). All positions at CAV are classified as “covered” or “not covered” to determine if an employee qualified for overtime under state Wage and Hour laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Covered, also called “Non-Exempt”, includes all employees who are paid on an hourly basis and whose job responsibilities do not fit under any category of exemption under the FLSA. These employees are entitled to overtime pay as described below. Not covered, also called “Exempt”, employees include certain administrators, executives or professionals who are paid on a salary basis. A salary basis includes the hourly rate the administrator, executive or professional is assigned. The job description identifies CAV’s classification of the position as covered and not covered for qualifications for overtime. If an employee believes CAV’s classification is incorrect, the employee should contact HR for an analysis of their position and functions.
REPORTS TO: Advocate Coordinator
HOURS: 40 Hours week (flexibility required: weekday, occasional weekends, overnight as needed.)
SALARY: $19.50-$21.50/Hr. + Benefits, Non-Exempt
VACCINATION: Must have two COVID vaccinations as a condition of employment.
CAV is a Drug Free Workplace
SCOPE OF POSITION: Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention, personal and legal advocacy, individual life skills coaching and peer counseling for shelter and non-shelter survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Participate in rotating weekly on-call coverage of crisis hotline, which includes nights and weekends, and responding to occasional need of in-person response within 15-30[KO1] minutes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Skills/Experience preferred for this position:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and any combination of education and training with the target population or two (2) years relevant experience in a human service-related field. Forty (40) hours provider-specific training at the outset of their jobs on topics essential to collaborating with survivors of domestic violence, children who are survivors/ witnesses of domestic violence and offenders and crisis intervention. Have a minimum of 20 hours continuing education training annually; may include, NMCADV, VOCA, or VAWA and agency training related to target population. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Additional Qualifications Preferred: Spanish and English Bilingual; Previous experience in providing advocacy to survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence or working in a social/human services agency.
CAV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed, promoted, or discharged, without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin. CAV does not tolerate retaliation against any employee or client who filed grievance, made a complaint, or questioned the handling of a discrimination charge.
JOB TITLE: Mental Health Therapist
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
HOURS: 20-40 Hours week, Full-Time and Part-Time available
BEGINNING SALARY: $28-$34/Hour + Benefits for 30 + hour, Non-Exempt
COVID VACCINATION: Full vaccination is a condition of employment.
CAV is a Drug Free Workplace
SCOPE OF POSITION: Provide professional counseling to adults who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence, and clients of CAV. Provide professional services in a group or individual format. Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and supportive service to all CAV clients as needed in an emergency basis.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Licensure in New Mexico, with a Masters’ level clinician (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPCC, LMFT) under staff supervision and training required by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Act or the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Practice Act. Forty (40) hours of relevant training initially with a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing training per year related to target population may include NMCADV, CSVANW, VOCA, or VAWA training.
CAV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed, promoted, or discharged, without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin. CAV does not tolerate retaliation against any employee or client who filed grievance, made a complaint, or questioned the handling of a discrimination charge.