Community Health Worker - req# 14724

Under indirect supervision, works closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and social services agencies to provide short term care coordination and connection to resources and support to program clients to improve their health and general well-being through education and provision of coordination of care and services. Works in both clinical and community-based settings, including client's homes.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico (UNM) 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. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, Click here.

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.
• Successful candidate must submit to a pre-placement medical clearance through Employee Occupational Health Services.
• Fingerprinting, and subsequent clearance, may be required for this position depending on assignment.

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.

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken fluency)
• Experience working with low-income and diverse populations of all ages (Socially, culturally, and socio-economic diverse individuals).
• Experience interviewing clients that have medical, personal, family and/or behavioral problems and helping them navigate healthcare and social service systems.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations, since many of the patients/clients are in pain or going through traumatic events and are, in many cases, experiencing instability in their lives
• Strong knowledge of health and social service resources in Bernalillo County
• Proficient with data entry and word processing, able to write reports and patient notes in English

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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.