Community-Oriented Response and Assistance Responder

Salary : $65,728.00 - $67,808.00 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2401314
Department: Community Safety Department
Division: CM-CORA
Opening Date: 02/16/2024
Closing Date: 3/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: NU
Position Summary
The Community-Oriented Response and Assistance team is a multidisciplinary group of first responders and mental health professionals who organize outreach to communities affected by tragedy and violence in Albuquerque. CORA begins outreach within a 72-hour window after the incident; identifying the area affected, reaching out to community leaders, organizing a meeting or alternative method of outreach and connection. CORA Responder coordinates the outreach effort, finalizes scheduling and, sends out invitation to appropriate parties. Helps facilitate the discussion. At the event, provides education on grief and trauma. Explains what individuals can expect while processing the event and how to connect to resources. Provides resource guides and soft transfers to mental health providers.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, public administration, public relations or education; and
Three (3) years of experience working with education or community program implementation and coordination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of program development and implementation within assigned area
• Basic knowledge of behavioral health and social service needs and activities
• Basic procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control
• Principles and practices of public relations
• Modern office equipment including computers, federal data collection systems
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Coordinate and direct assigned programs within assigned area
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing assigned programs
• Elicit community and organizational support for various community services programs
• Design solutions to management problems and training needs
• Communicate clearly and concisely with community and other staff members.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Bilingual (Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend coverage.

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

03
Are you able to work weekends, nights and holidays?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

Required Question