New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 8 - CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 2 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES
Section 8.8.2.21 - QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING OF STAFF

A. All PSD staff shall be trained in their legal duties to protect the constitutional and statutory rights of children and families from the initial time of contact, during the investigation and throughout the provision of services.

B. All PSD staff shall receive training in carrying out the provision of services to children and families in a manner that is respectful of race; ethnicity; creed; color; age; religion; sex or gender; gender identity; gender expression; sexual orientation; marital status or partnership; familial or parental status; pregnancy and breastfeeding or nursing; disability; genetic information; intersex traits; medical condition, including HIV/AIDS; citizenship or immigration status; national origin; tribal affiliation; ancestry; language; political affiliation; military or veteran status; status as a survivor of domestic violence; sexual assault, or stalking; or any other factor.

C. Protective services supervisors and county office managers shall receive training in supervision as soon as possible of commencing supervision or employment as a supervisor or county office manager.

D. All PSD field staff child protective services social and community services coordinators shall receive formal pre-service training as soon as possible after employment. Staff shall not be assigned primary case assignment until they have completed all pre-service training requirements, including on the job training.

E. All PSD field staff, supervisors, and county office managers shall participate in in-service training as required by PSD management.