Family Specialist - req# 32842

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.

The CDD is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week), Family Specialist to support the CDD Information Network. Funded by the Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC), the Information Network connects New Mexicans to disability-related resources and events free of charge.

The Family Specialist will listen, research and respond to requests for information from individuals with disabilities, their families, advocacy groups, educators and professionals who work in the field of disability. They will utilize personal experience and knowledge of community, state and federal resources to provide assistance to callers and walk-ins to the CDD Library. They will also engage in community networking events.

The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications in person and over the phone. Bi-lingual candidates will be given preference.

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See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Specialized experiential background requirements may apply for certain positions in this classification, depending on specific program objectives.
• 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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 4 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.

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

Proficiency and experience in responding to requests for information regarding navigation of consumer-based federal and state disability programs, services and resources, including knowledge of effective search strategies.

Demonstrated expertise in effectively communicating with a wide variety of constituency groups, including people with intellectual and physical disabilities and their families and caregivers, staff of state and non-profit agencies, advocacy groups and policymakers.

Expertise working with computer software, including Microsoft Office and databases.

Ability to work independently to organize, prioritize and work independently on detailed projects to accomplish program goals,

Experience working with persons with disabilities.

Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish is preferred.

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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.