Community Health Worker
 University of New Mexico | |
Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52
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life insurance, remote work
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 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
| 1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
 Jul 20, 2025 | |
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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
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
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 Please include a resume detailing all working experience. 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. HEJ D&I | |