Education Specialist at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36100

Working Title:
Education Specialist

Position Grade:
11

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.

Join our team! The CDD Family and Community Partnerships Division is seeking to hire an experienced professional to provide education and support coordination to individuals receiving Mi Via Medicaid Waiver services in New Mexico. The individual hired for this position will help participants navigate the Mi Via Waiver systems. This position will provide assistance and guidance with eligibility, certification, pre-planning, service and support plan development, and budget development as part of their assigned caseload.

The role includes conducting monthly visits to see participants in their homes and community, providing education and training, and maintaining electronic clinical files in compliance with state guidance. The successful candidate will be working with a dynamic team of professionals to meet the needs of individuals and their families throughout New Mexico.

This position requires regular statewide travel.

For more great jobs within CDD check out our Career Opportunity site https://cdd.health.unm.edu/jobs/

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Additional Requirements: This position requires regular statewide travel and passing a background check with fingerprinting.
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:
Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)

Employment Type:
Staff

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

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73

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:
3/23/2026

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.
To Be Considered for This Position, Please Submit the Following:• Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.• Current Rsum: Your rsum should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.• Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; 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: ***Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications***

Experience

• working with and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families;
• in case management and accessing state and community systems, services and resources for persons with disabilities and their families;
• with self-directed supports and person-centered planning tools leading to the development and implementation of goals and activities.

Bilingual in English and Spanish and good verbal and written communication skills preferred.

Strong analytic, problem solving and writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Skill in the use of computers and navigating multiple software programs.