Education Specialist

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

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.
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See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position requires regular statewide travel and passing a background check with fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
• Experience in case management and accessing state and community systems, services and resources for persons with disabilities and their families
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support coordination to individuals receiving Mi Via Medicaid Waiver services in New Mexico.
• Help participants navigate the Mi Via Waiver systems.
• Provide assistance and guidance with eligibility, certification, pre-planning, service and support plan development, and budget development as part of their assigned caseload.
• Conduct monthly visits to see participants in their homes and community.
• Provide education and training.
• Maintain electronic clinical files in compliance with state guidance.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level