Community Health Worker (req33818)

Company: University of New Mexico

Job Location: Category: Health and Medical Services Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Requisition ID: req33818

Working Title: Community Health Worker

Position Grade: 09

Position Summary
Community Health Workers (CHWs) assess and address clients' social needs, developing plans to connect them with resources to mitigate Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) challenges. CHWs engage directly with Older Adults at partner organization sites and, when necessary, in clients' homes, providing support and resources to improve SDOH-related adversity. Working under indirect supervision, CHWs coordinate with medical providers, primary care teams, and social services to deliver short-term care coordination and educational support, improving clients' health and well-being. CHWs work in both clinical and community settings, and, when applicable, may offer peer support if they have personal experience in mental health or substance abuse recovery.

This is a term position (renewable up to four years) training position in collaboration with the Senior Employment Program (SEP) of the New Mexico's Aging & Long-Term Services Department, which supports the "Health Equity and Social Connectedness for Older Adults" programs. As part of the program, the CHWs are hired and staffed by partner organizations who receive funding support (including the cost of employing the CHW) as part of the program. It is half-time, twenty (20) hours per week. Training to become a Certified Community Health Worker will be provided as part of the program, with certification costs covered by the employing organization.

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

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• A comprehensive understanding of Social Determinates of Health.
• Working knowledge of social service programs and health-related services.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual client care plans.
• Knowledge of transportation and other barriers to care that may be encountered by clients.
• Ability to communicate medical information over the telephone to healthcare professionals and care coordinators.
• Skill using personal computers and related software applications, including email.
• Skill in organization of resources and establishing priorities.
• Creative and analytical thinking.

Additional Requirements
According to the contract requirements, candidates selected for the position must be at least 55 years of age or older to effectively address statewide Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for older adults.

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: VP for Comm Health Administration (196A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Part-Time

Term End Date: 06/30/2026

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52

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: 7/30/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position will involve work at partner organization sites other than UNM and, when necessary, in clients' homes, as well as remote work within the state of New Mexico.

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.
Please include a resume detailing all working experience.
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