Health Education Consultant

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 

The Autism Programs at the CDD has long supported families to respond to the needs of other family members based upon their lived experiences with a child with ASD.  We have now begun to work to meet the needs of families experiencing other behavioral health challenges.  As part of a University Center of Excellence, we subscribe to an individual and family centered approach in all of our work. 

This part-time (.75fte) Health Education Consultant, with preference for a family member of an individual with ASD, will continue to support the dissemination of specialized information and resources as well as advocacy that is driven by the needs of individuals with ASD and other mental health diagnoses in NM.  In addition, the successful candidate will have a unique role in the implementation of training and support for certified family peer support workers across the state in order to ensure that community-based advocacy and supports are available in New Mexico.  Occasional travel is required with this position.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications

A family member of an individual with Autism Spectrum disorder and/or other mental health diagnosis.

Experience with

·         development and implementation of family peer support services in NM;

·         current issues in children's mental health and Autism Spectrum Disorder;

·         family leadership and family driven care.

Knowledge of and experience with child and family serving systems in New Mexico.

Bilingual Spanish skills both verbal and written. 

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To Be Considered for This Position, Please Submit the Following:
• Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
• Current Résumé: Your résumé should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
• Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
• Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.