Community Health Worker

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligible

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Community Health Worker to assess and address clients' social needs and connect them with resources addressing SDOH. The role involves coordination with medical and social services to provide care coordination, education, and resource navigation in clinical, community, and home settings.

Remote work is eligible for this position, with training and certification provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address clients' social needs by developing actionable plans to connect individuals with resources addressing SDOH.
• Coordinate with medical providers, primary care teams, social services, and community organizations to deliver short-term care coordination, educational support, and resource navigation.
• Provide peer support in areas such as mental health, substance use recovery, housing instability, food insecurity, and other social encounters.

Skills

Bilingual

Travel by personal vehicle

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers (CHWs) assess and address clients' social needs by developing actionable plans to connect individuals with resources that address Social Drivers of Health (SDOH). CHWs hold an essential role in advancing community health by addressing systemic barriers and empowering individuals to improve their quality of life.

Under indirect supervision, CHWs coordinate with medical providers, primary care teams, social services, and community organizations to deliver short-term care coordination, educational support, and resource navigation. CHWs may also provide peer support in areas such as mental health, substance use recovery, housing instability, food insecurity, and other social encounters. This role offers comprehensive training to obtain CHW certification, supporting skill development, and professional growth. CHWs provide direct support in clinical, community, and home settings, focusing on improving clients' overall health, well-being, and access to services.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Fingerprinting, and subsequent clearance, may be required for this position depending on assignment.
• May be required to obtain a Community Support Worker (CSW) certification within six months of hire.
• 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.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year 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

• This role supports older adult populations, candidates 50 years and older are preferred
• Must be willing to travel using a personal vehicle.
• Well-versed in computers and technology, Bilingual.
• Existing certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) is a plus; training and certification will be provided for eligible candidates.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Institute for Public Health (473A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Part-Time

Term End Date

06/30/2027

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $19.00 - $24.77

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 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.

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities. All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.

Veteran Preference Program

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.

Diversity Statement

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.

Background Checks

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.