Education Specialist

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Requisition ID req34009 Working Title education Specialist position Grade 11 Position Summary

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 selected candidate is required to reside in the Roswell, NM area to support the region’s growing demands; however, this position also entails statewide travel.

Join our team! The UNM/CDD Family and Community Partnerships Division is seeking to hire an experienced professional to provide education and support coordination to individuals receiving Mi Via Medicaid Waiver services in New Mexico. The individual hired for this position will help participants navigate the Mi Via Waiver systems. This position will provide assistance and guidance with eligibility, certification, pre-planning, service and support plan development, and budget development as part of their assigned caseload.

The role includes conducting monthly visits to see participants in their homes and community, providing education and training, and maintaining electronic clinical files in compliance with state guidance. The successful candidate will be working with a dynamic team of professionals to meet the needs of individuals and their families throughout New Mexico.

Explore other career opportunities at CDD by visiting our Career Opportunities page https://cdd.health.unm.edu/jobs/

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

**Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter**

Experience

• Working with and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families;
• Case management and accessing state and community systems, services and resources for persons with disabilities and their families;
• Self-directed supports and person-centered planning tools leading to the development and implementation of goals and activities.

Bilingual in English and Spanish and good verbal and written communication skills preferred.

Strong analytic, problem solving and writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Skill in the use of computers and navigating multiple software programs.

Additional Requirements The selected candidate is required to reside in the Roswell, NM area to support the region’s growing demands; however, this position also entails statewide travel. Passing a background check with fingerprinting is required. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM Department Pediatrics Center for Development (997H) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term – Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2026 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3802.93 – $5097.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 12/1/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This job requires residency to be in the Roswell, NM area and would be eligible for an in-state remote work agreement (RWA). Application Instructions

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:
Selected Candidate must Reside in the Roswell, NM Area.
Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week.
Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors.
Attach your cover letter: Please address if you currently reside in the Roswell area and our preferred qualifications in your letter.
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.

 

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