Special Projects Coordinator-Behavioral Health

Special Projects Coordinator-Behavioral Health

Department : Behavioral Health

Location : 5901 ZUNI RD SE

Pay Range : $61,339.00 - $96,866.00

Close Date : November 28, 2025

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Special Projects Coordinator conducts fiscal impact, cost / benefit, project, and program analyses, and coordinates the implementation of special projects, including the preparation and evaluation of proposals and compliance monitoring. Provides technical assistance and serves as a liaison for associated projects. Administers and acts as a liaison to individuals on various committees and community groups. Assists individuals and organizations with concerns and coordinates partnership process improvement initiatives. Serves as the primary contact on various committees. Develops program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to five advisory boards and oversee the development and implementation of statistical plans. Conduct fiscal impact, cost / benefit, project, and program analyses; oversee contract compliance efforts; and coordinate the implementation of special projects assigned by the direct supervisor, including those involving systems re-engineering, performance monitoring, customer surveys, strategic improvement, and records management.

• Coordinate administrative functions related to contracts, including preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Service Requests, evaluating proposals, processing reimbursement requests, monitoring agency compliance with contract requirements, providing technical assistance, and serving as the County liaison for social service and / or other agencies.
• Identify areas for strategic improvement in County operations; develop and implement improvement plans; monitor and report on outcomes.
• Analyze proposed and pending local, state, and federal legislation; develop program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.
• Serve on or staff committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams as assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Prepare agenda items and periodic and summary reports for all areas of responsibility.
• Handle sensitive and / or confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions, maintaining confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities may vary by position and depend on the time allocated to each essential function.
• The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Public Works

Preferences

Behavioral Health

Screening and Compliance

Working Conditions

Equipment, Tools, and Materials