Health Education Consultant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 43,334 - 60,855; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico’s Pediatrics Center for Development is seeking a Health Education Consultant to support dissemination of specialized resources and advocacy for individuals with ASD and other mental health diagnoses in New Mexico. The role includes implementing training and support for certified family peer workers, with occasional travel across the state.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience; preference for a family member of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Preference for a family member of an individual with ASD.
• Experience developing family peer support services in NM.
• Understanding of child and family serving systems in NM.
• Bilingual Spanish (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Support dissemination of specialized information and resources.
• Advocacy driven by the needs of individuals with ASD and other mental health diagnoses in NM.
• Implement training and support for certified family peer support workers across NM.
• Occasional travel within New Mexico.

Skills

3+ years experience

Bilingual Spanish

Family-centered care

Advocacy

ASD awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Health Education Consultant

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 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 our work.

This position, 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 supportfor 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.

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

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.

Additional Requirements

This position requires a background check with fingerprinting. This position requires occasional travel throughout New Mexico.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

06/30/2027

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $3,882.67 to $5,453.07

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

8/7/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

Background Check Policy

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.