Health Education Consultant

About This Role

This Health Education Consultant position supports the dissemination of specialized information and resources, as well as advocacy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other mental health diagnoses in New Mexico. The successful candidate will also implement training and support for certified family peer support workers across the state, ensuring community-based advocacy and support are available. The role has a preference for a family member of an individual with ASD and requires occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the dissemination of specialized information and resources
• Provide advocacy driven by the needs of individuals with ASD and other mental health diagnoses in New Mexico
• Implement training and support for certified family peer support workers across the state

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences
• Experience with development and implementation of family peer support services in New Mexico
• Experience with current issues in children's mental health and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience with family leadership and family driven care
• Knowledge of and experience with child and family serving systems in New Mexico
• Bilingual Spanish skills, both verbal and written

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs

Important Details

• Term end date: 06/30/2027
• For best consideration date: 8/7/2026
• Occasional travel throughout New Mexico is required
• This position requires a background check with fingerprinting

Application Process

• Submit a completed application, including all relevant work experience and clearly noting the number of hours worked per week for each position
• Submit a current résumé including three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors
• Submit a cover letter addressing how your experience and skills align with the preferred qualifications

About the Company

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 build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Autism Programs at the CDD has long supported families to respond to the needs of other family members based upon their lived experiences with a child with ASD. They have now begun to work to meet the needs of families experiencing other behavioral health challenges. As part of a University Center of Excellence, they subscribe to an individual and family-centered approach in all their work.