Case Manager - Youth ChalleNGe Academy

$21.96 - $32.94 Hourly

$45,680 - $68,520 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C5

Posting Details

The New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy (NMNGYCA) is a free 29 ½ month alternative program for youth ages 15 ½-18 that starts with a demanding 22-week quasi-military residential phase in which cadets from all over the state live in Roswell. This is followed by two (2) years of mentoring support to help graduates maintain positive lifestyles. The focus during the residential phase is on the development of the whole person through training of the eight (8) Core Components: Academic Excellence; Life Coping Skills; Job Skills; Responsible Citizenship; Leadership/Followership; Health and Hygiene; Physical Fitness; Service to Community, which are designed to instill healthy, life-long skills that have been time-proven to lead to success. In this phase, all cadets will live in military style barracks, work towards earning a HiSET (High School Equivalency Credential) and are eligible to receive college credits in a vocational training program provided by Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-R). Once a cadet graduates from the residential phase, the 24-month post-residential phase begins. This phase features monthly contact with an assigned mentor, who helps the cadet stay on track and remain focused on their life goals.

This posting is used for ongoing recruitment and my close at any time. Applicant lists by be screened more than once.


Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for managing an appropriate number of cadets by collecting, maintaining, recording, and entering data into the program's database for tracking purposes. During the Residential phase, the Case Manager is responsible for providing instruction to cadets on goal setting and assisting the cadet with the development of a Post-Residential Action Plan to ensure the cadets' future success. Upon completion of the Residential phase, the Case Manager is responsible for mentoring and maintaining contact with assigned cadets throughout the twenty-four (24) month Post-Residential phase via phone, mail, email, and in person to track and monitor the cadet's success.


How does it get done?

Provide instruction and assist Cadets with developing goals and a Post-Residential Action Plan to ensure long term success
Assist Cadets with finding employment, enrolling in college, or joining the military
Provide instruction to cadets on reporting requirements and responsibilities
Maintain contact with cadets via phone, mail, email, and in person
Manage and input required data into the program's database in accordance with National Guard Bureau requirements


Who are the customers?

New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy Cadets


Ideal Candidate

Excellent communication skills
Organizational & time management skills
Experience working with youth in a classroom setting
Excellent decision making, problem solving & critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently


Minimum Qualification

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.


Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Driver's License.
First Aid/CPR Certification


Working Conditions

Work is performed in a fast-paced environment within an office and classroom setting with extensive personal computer and phone usage; some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching will be required. Must pass a national background check. Some travel may be required.


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Agency Contact Information: Theresa Salyards. Email


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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.