The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Program Therapist
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Program Therapist Requisition ID req35360 Working Title Program Therapist Position Grade 12 Position Summary
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 FOCUS Program is seeking a Program Therapist who can provide Part C Early Intervention services, including service coordination and developmental intervention, for infants, toddlers, and their families.
The FOCUS program is an early intervention program that provides families with early intervention services and collaborates with UNM Family and Community medical clinics to provide access to comprehensive family medical care. Most of the families served by the program are considered at risk due to medical, social, and/or environmental difficulties, including but not limited to parental substance use, mental health difficulties, and poverty. All services are provided from a family-centered, relationship-based, comprehensive support service philosophy. Services are provided primarily in family homes or in community settings near the family's home. As noted, services are also provided as part of child and family medical clinics. The majority of referrals to FOCUS are newborn infants with prenatal substance exposure and/ or medical difficulties at birth. The selected candidate must travel within a three-county catchment area and perform home visits.
The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and the following skills:
The ability to engage and partner with families who may mistrust systems and agencies due to previous experiences;
An ability to partner with families using a trauma-informed, non-judgmental and compassionate approach;
Solid knowledge of early child development and in working with parents and children birth to three, including infants;
Experience with developmental assessments of infants and toddlers;
Capacity for effective collaboration with community partners;
Knowledge of community resources, including resources for meeting basic needs, housing, behavioral health counseling, and other needs presented by families;
Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements;
Strong organizational skills and capacity to meet program documentation and billing requirements.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
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 Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter.
Three or more years of demonstrated experience providing,
services to infants and toddlers aged birth to three years and their families with demonstrated knowledge of child development, particularly with children ages birth to three years;
service coordination/case management within an IDEA Part C early intervention program or similar program serving young children and their families;
developmental assessment, treatment/intervention planning/monitoring, and linking families to community resources.
Experience providing case management in the area of substance use and/or behavioral/mental health.
Home visiting experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish including medical terminology.
Additional Requirements Local travel within Bernalillo, Valencia and Sandoval counties using personal vehicle required. Mileage reimbursed at approved rates. Passing a background check with fingerprinting will be required for this position.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week. Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. Attach your cover letter: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter. Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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.
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The CDD FOCUS Program is seeking a Program Therapist who can provide Part C Early Intervention services, including service coordination and developmental intervention, for infants, toddlers, and their families.
The FOCUS program is an early intervention program that provides families with early intervention services and collaborates with UNM Family and Community medical clinics to provide access to comprehensive family medical care. Most of the families served by the program are considered at risk due to medical, social, and/or environmental difficulties, including but not limited to parental substance use, mental health difficulties, and poverty. All services are provided from a family-centered, relationship-based, comprehensive support service philosophy. Services are provided primarily in family homes or in community settings near the family's home. As noted, services are also provided as part of child and family medical clinics. The majority of referrals to FOCUS are newborn infants with prenatal substance exposure and/ or medical difficulties at birth. The selected candidate must travel within a three-county catchment area and perform home visits.
The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and the following skills:
The ability to engage and partner with families who may mistrust systems and agencies due to previous experiences;
An ability to partner with families using a trauma-informed, non-judgmental and compassionate approach;
Solid knowledge of early child development and in working with parents and children birth to three, including infants;
Experience with developmental assessments of infants and toddlers;
Capacity for effective collaboration with community partners;
Knowledge of community resources, including resources for meeting basic needs, housing, behavioral health counseling, and other needs presented by families;
Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements;
Strong organizational skills and capacity to meet program documentation and billing requirements.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
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 Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter.
Three or more years of demonstrated experience providing,
services to infants and toddlers aged birth to three years and their families with demonstrated knowledge of child development, particularly with children ages birth to three years;
service coordination/case management within an IDEA Part C early intervention program or similar program serving young children and their families;
developmental assessment, treatment/intervention planning/monitoring, and linking families to community resources.
Experience providing case management in the area of substance use and/or behavioral/mental health.
Home visiting experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish including medical terminology.
Additional Requirements Local travel within Bernalillo, Valencia and Sandoval counties using personal vehicle required. Mileage reimbursed at approved rates. Passing a background check with fingerprinting will be required for this position.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week. Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. Attach your cover letter: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter. Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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.
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