Peer Support Specialist

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits coverage 75%

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Case Manager – Community Health (FQHC) to coordinate care, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for access to housing, transportation, and food programs. You will work with medical, behavioral health, and social services teams to ensure comprehensive care in a mission-driven FQHC setting.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, care planning, and effective navigation of social determinants of health, including housing and transportation support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of case management or care coordination experience in healthcare or social services.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or related field; CPSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including care coordination, referrals, and resource navigation.
• Conduct patient assessments to identify medical, behavioral, and social support needs.
• Connect patients with housing, transportation, food programs, and behavioral health support.
• Collaborate with clinical and behavioral health teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR system and track patient progress.
• Support patient engagement, education, and follow-up to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication

EHR familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW)

Tools

EHR systems

Care coordination tools

Job description

Case Management Opening | Federally Qualified Health Center Serving the Underserved | Great Benefits & Growth!

Salary: $18 - $21 per hour

Why join us?

• Meaningful community health work where you are actually helping patients access care, housing, food, transportation, and support
• Stable schedule and work-life balance in a team-based FQHC environment
• Weekly pay plus benefits eligibility with 75% covered

Job Details

Case Manager – Community Health (FQHC)

A mission-driven community health organization in the Albuquerque area is seeking a Case Manager to support patients by coordinating care, connecting individuals to community resources, and helping improve overall health outcomes. This role partners closely with medical, behavioral health, and social services teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive and accessible care. The Case Manager will advocate for patients and help them navigate the healthcare system while addressing social determinants of health such as housing, transportation, food access, and behavioral health support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including care coordination, referrals, and resource navigation
• Conduct patient assessments to identify medical, behavioral, and social support needs
• Connect patients with community resources such as housing assistance, transportation services, food programs, and behavioral health support
• Collaborate with clinical and behavioral health teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system and track patient progress
• Support patient engagement, education, and follow-up to improve health outcomes and continuity of care

Requirements

• Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) preferred or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field
• 2+ years of case management or care coordination experience, ideally in an FQHC, community health center, hospital, or social services setting
• Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations strongly preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and social service programs in New Mexico is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient advocacy skills
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and care coordination tools preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.