University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Family Specialist - req# 12501
Job Description
| Requisition ID | req12501 |
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| Working Title | Family Specialist |
| Position Grade | 10 |
| Position Summary |
The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Division (AODD) within the CDD is seeking two part-time (20 hours per week) Family Specialists. Under direct supervision, these individuals will respond to specific parent inquiries. The Family Specialists gather information on local resources regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), consider support needs of family members, assist in providing community training in the area of (ASD), and offer technical assistance to service providers in all areas of Autism. There will be occasional in state travel.
See the Position Description for additional information. |
| Conditions of Employment |
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| Minimum Qualifications |
High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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 |
**Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter**
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| Additional Requirements | |
| Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | Pediatrics Center for Development (997H) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Term - Part-Time |
| Term End Date | 06/30/2021 |
| Status | Non-Exempt |
| Pay | $13.62 Minimum to $20.43 Midpoint |
| 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 | 1/21/2021 |
| Application Instructions |
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. To be considered for this position: * Complete the official application; you must include all prior work experience and # of hours worked per week. * Attach your Current Resume; listing three former or current Supervisor References.* Attach your Cover Letter that addresses our Preferred Qualifications.Incomplete Applications may not be considered. |
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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. | |