2025-2026 SY: Adelante Early Childhood Case Manager

Santa Fe Public Schools • Santa Fe, NM

274d • $42,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Adelante Early Childhood Case Manager works to improve services for families enrolled in the Adelante program with young children ages 5 and under. The case manager is responsible for the coordination of support and services when there are needs expressed by Santa Fe Public Schools families experiencing homelessness. The case manager is responsible for assessing needs, developing a plan of support, coordinating services, and monitoring the outcome for the families and young children who are served.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or other human services degree from an accredited university.
• 2 Years of early childhood experience.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• 12 months experience working with families living in poverty.
• 1 Year case management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual: English-Spanish.
• Master's Degree in Social work or other human services degree from an accredited university.
• Experience working in a school system.
• Infant Mental Health Certification.
• Technology Skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite (Email, Calendar, Sheets, Forms, Docs, Meets).
• Skilled at engaging with families via multiple social media platforms.
• Ability to use various online platforms for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and screenings to assess needs of parents/guardians that are living in high risk/homeless situations as identified under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and whose child(ren) is/are 4 years of age or younger.
• Develop family plans with the goal of self-sufficiency.
• Make referrals and linkages for families in need of housing, medical care, mental health support and substance abuse treatment, food, other necessities and social services in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with Santa Fe Public Schools Early Children Program Coordinator and local agencies to support enrollment in early childhood programs.
• Track and document referrals and linkages through an online platform.
• Facilitate meetings with local early head start programs and parents regarding possible services.
• Track the number of families and children served, services provided and outcomes.
• On an as-needed basis, make home visits and assist adult family members with appointments.
• Represent SFPS Adelante at agency meetings/public events as necessary.
• Research and inform SFPS Adelante staff/community members of the effects of child/family homelessness, best practices in the field and reducing secondary trauma in staff members.
• Continue to seek and engage new community resources on behalf of Adelante children.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings facilitated by the Adelante Program Coordinator.
• Engage in meaningful conversation about the work, including, but not limited to, challenges and success.
• Meet with the program coordinator to obtain feedback and guidance on work performed.
• Participate in fundraising events and evening events as scheduled by the coordinator.
• Provide assistance in packing school supplies, food and/or other program needs as necessary.
• Provide data and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with community/school personnel as necessary to help stabilize Adelante families so that students reach their highest potential.
• Work collaboratively with outside agencies for the betterment of students and families experiencing home and food insecurity.
• Participate in weekly food and item distribution, specific to early childhood items/needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $42,000-$52,000+ (Depends on experience and level of degree).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees