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Community Health Worker

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $19.00 to $25.00 depending on Education & Experience
life insurance, parental leave, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Sep 10, 2025
Requisition ID req34442 Working Title Community Health Worker Position Grade 09 Position Summary The University of New Mexico Student Health & Counseling clinic (SHAC) is recruiting for a Community Health Worker who will provide: A warm, judgment-free space for students. Offer one-on-one peer support, connecting students with resources and helping them navigate recovery on campus. Works in coordinating with interns and peer support volunteers. Facilitate weekly peer-led support groups. Plan campus events that promote wellness and community. Ensure programming reflects multiple pathways to recovery. Conducts workshops in coordination with counseling services . Collaborate with departments and faculty. Conduct outreach across campus to engage students, faculty, and staff. Represent the CRC at events, fairs, orientations, and gatherings. Develop proposals for expanded services. Work towards making the CRC a training ground for future behavioral health professionals. Participates in programming that centers cultural wealth, recovery capital, and ancestral healing-especially for Latinx, BIPOC, and first-generation students. The Student Health & Counseling Center is located at the center of campus. The clinic provides comprehensive primary and mental health services and has a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, case management, and health promotions on site. Other medical services provided are same day appointments, travel medicine, immunizations, and sports medicine. Please check out our website to learn more: https://shac.unm.edu/ As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Fingerprinting, and subsequent clearance, may be required for this position depending on assignment. May be required to obtain a Community Support Worker (CSW) certification within six months of hire. 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. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year 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 Bilingual (Spanish) Experience working with a student population Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Student Health and Counseling (037A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $19.00 to $25.00 depending on Education & Experience 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 9/15/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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. Please include updated resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references. *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.