Community Health Worker

Requisition ID

req33211

Working Title

Community Health Worker

Position Grade

09

Position Summary

The Division of General Internal Medicine - Geriatrics is seeking a part-time

candidate who is detail-oriented and results-driven to join the New Mexico

ICOPE program as a Community Health Worker. ICOPE is a World Health

Organization (WHO) program implemented in China, India, Mexico, France, and

other countries, but not in the United States. New Mexico has the most rapidly

growing percentage of adults aged 65 and over, with 26.4 percent of the

population as Seniors in 2030. New Mexico also ranks in the top three among the

US states in poverty rates among this age group. New Mexico (NM) will be the

first US state to implement ICOPE. The program takes a community-based approach

to building person-centered, long-term care systems with a coordinated model of

care. Every six months, the program assesses vision, hearing, mobility,

cognition, psychological well-being, and malnutrition risk in each enrolled

member aged 65 years or older to identify any decline in these intrinsic

capacities and to provide early interventions that contribute to healthy aging.

Key factors for healthy aging include social care support, caregiver support,

and urinary incontinence. Seniors will be offered resources and services

available in New Mexico. We are looking to implement the program with a target

~42,000 seniors across the state, with close to half of them outside the

Albuquerque area.

The ICOPE

program requires close communication and engagement with the community for the

success of its implementation, as the program is tailored to put seniors'

perspectives first and provide them with personalized care plans for healthy

aging. One key role for this engagement will be achieved with a Community

Health Worker to extend the reach of the program to our extensive rural areas

in New Mexico.

The ideal

candidate for the Community Health Worker position will have experience working

with the community of New Mexicans. The candidate will also have a good

understanding of the challenges and opportunities to reach out to community

services, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of university and

community stakeholders. The stakeholders might include health care providers,

funding agencies, university and federal researchers, and patients.

Specific responsibilities and duties :

• Community Engagement & Outreach
• Build trust and maintain relationships with older adults,

families, and local organizations in rural communities.

the ICOPE program and available services.

and local meetings to engage and educate residents

Health Screening & Assessment Support

with ICOPE's domains (mobility, cognition, vision, hearing,

nutrition, psychological well-being).

comprehensive care or referrals.

from healthcare and social service systems.

for local nurses, primary care providers, and social workers.

chronic disease management, fall prevention, nutrition, and other relevant

topics.

and promotional materials and facilitate small group discussions with local

seniors.

Data Collection & Reporting

evaluations of program effectiveness.

Collaboration & Training

organizations, community centers, and faith-based groups.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

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

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

IM Hospital Medicine (852H)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

On-Call

Term End Date

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly : $18.09 - $23.58

Benefits Eligible

This is not a benefits eligible position.

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

No

For Best Consideration Date

5 / 19 / 2025

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

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 a cover letter and resume.

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.

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