Community Health Worker, Part-Time

• Assist participants in their homes, community, or research settings. Communicates with participants for the purposes of the program.
• Documents all participant encounters; completes and submits monthly reports; maintains comprehensive electronic participant files.
• Assists study participant in understanding visit schedules and study instructions. Motivates patients/clients to be active and engaged participants in the study.
• Assists participants in accessing health-related services, including but not limited to: overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social services.
• Facilitates participant access to community resources, including locating housing, food, clothing, prenatal classes, parenting, and providers to teach life skills and relevant mental health services.
• Coordinates communication and services between research staff and the participant.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with the participant, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, research staff, supervisors, and office staff, from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between participant and institutions.
• May travel extensively to participant homes, community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.
• May provide occasional weekend and evening coverage as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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.

• Knowledge of barriers to services that may be encountered by participants.
• Experience working with pregnant people and/or families belonging to vulnerable populations.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources for substance use disorders, behavioral health, and social services.
• Proficiency in oral and written Spanish.
• Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications, including e-mail.
• Analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills.

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.

A complete application will include:

1.) Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications in this announcement and why the applicant is a good candidate for the position.

2.) Resume

3.) Online Application

4.) References with phone & email contact information

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 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.