Job Description
Health Education Consultant Requisition ID
req30283
Working Title
Health Education Consultant
Position Grade
12
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 Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Programs Division at the CDD is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for their part-time (.50fte) Health Education Consultant position.
The consultant will plan and coordinate the development, implementation, and execution of community training activities to include live trainings, webinars and podcasts, insuring the values of the Center for Development and Disability including inclusion.
The Health Education Consultant will also
- Assist in the development of educational resources and opportunities that are specialized in ASD and insure cultural awareness specific to New Mexico
- Present for providers, families, and individuals with ASD throughout New Mexico with an understanding of ASD and cultural diversity
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, as demonstrated through the interview process
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals; and
- Exhibit professionalism and positivity in a changing environment.
For more great jobs within CDD check out our Career Opportunity site.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences.
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** - Background and experience in training and understanding of the concepts of inclusion and self-determination.
- Experience working with youth and adults with disabilities and ASD on issues specific to disability and self-advocacy.
- UNM work experience.
- Experience working as part of a team with diverse ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
- Spanish speaker.
- Lived experience of disability.
Additional Requirements
This position requires passing a Background Check with Fingerprinting.
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Part-Time
Term End Date
06/30/2025
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $21.33 To $29.95 .50fte
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
7/31/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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: 1) Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include all prior work experience and # of hours worked per week. 2) Attach your Current Resume; listing three Supervisor References, preferably current and former. 3) Attach your Cover Letter that addresses our Preferred Qualifications. 4) 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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. University of New Mexico
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement,