Community Health Worker
University of New Mexico | |
$13.98 to $19.57 Hourly | |
life insurance | |
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
Sep 19, 2024 | |
Requisition ID req19439 Working Title Community Health Worker Position Grade 09 Position Summary The Substance Use Research and Education (SURE) Center at the UNM College of Pharmacy is looking for a Community Health Worker (CHW) for the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study. The HBCD study is a longitudinal study completed in collaboration with 25 sites across the United States. The study team will recruit pregnant people, including some who are experiencing challenges with substance use and other mental health issues, and facilitate retention of these participants and their children for up to 10 years. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigators (Dr. Ludmila Bakhireva and Dr. Lawrence Leeman), the Community Health Worker will support this recruitment and retention of pregnant people and/or families affected by substance use disorders (SUD), mental health disorders, and other conditions or socio-economic factors requiring more support in the HBCD study. The Community Health Worker will serve as the liaison between the HBCD research team and vulnerable participants and their families. He/she/they will assist participants in accessing health-related services and overcoming barriers to obtaining medical care and /or social services. Additionally, he/she/they will assist with community liaison efforts and outreach activities specific to vulnerable populations while working closely with co-Investigators, research personnel, clinical staff, and mentors. Duties and Responsibilities:
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Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; 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
Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department COP Pharmacy Practice & Admin Scien (511A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 05/31/2023 Status Non-Exempt Pay $13.98 to $19.57 Hourly 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 Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 3/25/2022 Application Instructions Only applications submitted through To receive full consideration for this position: 1.) Complete Online Application; 2.) Attach current Resume; 3.) Attach Cover Letter detailing your interest and qualifications; 4.) Attach telephone and email contact information for three supervisory references. The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html 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. |