Family Service Coordinator in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37445

Working Title:
Family Service Coordinator

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The Family Service Coordinator partners with families of eligible infants in the UNMH Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to coordinate services, facilitate IFSP development, connect families to community resources, and support positive developmental outcomes. This position promotes family engagement, informed decision-making, and access to services while ensuring compliance with New Mexico FIT Program standards and IDEA Part C regulations.

Under the guidance of the Sr. Program therapist, the Family Service Coordinator will:

• Serve as the primary contact and trusted partner for families enrolled in the FIT Program.
• Build supportive relationships with families using a strengths-based, family-centered approach.
• Coordinate evaluations, assessments, IFSP meetings, and ongoing service delivery.
• Connect families with medical, educational, developmental, social, and community resources.
• Facilitate transition from hospital to community

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Neonatology Developmental Care (997O2)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2027

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

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:
8/10/2026

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.
A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Human Services, Nursing, Special Education, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children and families.
• Experience working in a NICU or other pediatric hospital setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing Early Intervention (IDEA Part C) services
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)