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!  Under the CDD's Family and Community Partnerships Division, the Partners for Employment (PFE) program is looking to hire an Education Specialist to work with communities throughout New Mexico.  This position develops, coordinates and facilitates trainings, hosts regional meetings, and provides technical assistance in support of PFE's mission to advance supported employment best practices for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) 

The Education Specialist will need to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities.  Experience leading and facilitating community teams and providing training and technical assistance to individuals with diverse levels of technical skills is essential to this position. 

The individual who is hired for this position will need to have the ability to effectively share content information, manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet monthly reporting deadlines.  Project management, organization and team coordination skills are strongly desired. Experience with adult learning theory to create and deliver training is strongly desired. 

Experience working with individuals with I/DD in a school, supported employment or community setting is preferred.  The position requires regular statewide travel. This is not a remote eligible position. 

Explore other exciting career opportunities at CDD by visiting our Career Opportunities page https://cdd.health.unm.edu/jobs/

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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.

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

Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management, organization and coordination skills.

Knowledge of

• school-to-work transition, supported employment and customized employment best practices;
• state and national resources available to youth and adults with I/DD. 

Experience

• working with individuals with I/DD in a school, community or employment setting;
• leading and facilitating community teams to develop and implement activities;
• with adult learning theory to create and deliver training. 

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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.