Mi Via Consultant/Education Specialist

Education Specialist

Requisition ID req24814 Working Title Mi Via Consultant/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 UNM/CDD Family and Community Partnerships Division is seeking to hire experienced professionals to provide education and support coordination to individuals receiving Medicaid Waiver services in New Mexico.

The individual hired for this position will help participants navigate the Mi Via and Supports Waiver systems. The positions 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.

The positions require regular statewide travel. A remote work arrangement will be considered for candidates outside of the Albuquerque Metro Region.

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.

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

Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter

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.

Strong analytic, problem solving and writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

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

Additional Requirements These positions require regular statewide travel and passing a DOH Background check and fingerprinting. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Pediatrics Center for Development (997H) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2024 Status Exempt Pay $3,165.07 to $4,423.47 monthly 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 3/24/2023 Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: 1) Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include all prior work experience and # of hours worked per week. 2) Attach your Current Resume; listing three Supervisor References, current and former. 3) Attach your Cover Letter that addresses our Preferred Qualifications. 4) Incomplete Applications may not be considered. 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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.

For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.