Community Health Worker

The Division of Prevention and Population Sciences at the Department of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico is seeking highly motivated Community Health Workers to implement an after-school program in middle schools throughout New Mexico. This position is on-call and will primarily support after-school programming.

Work schedules will vary based on school and program needs and are expected to average approximately 10 hours per week during program operation. This is a new after-school program funded by the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) as part of the HB2 Out of School Time Program and will utilize the Transformative Leadership framework as its primary curriculum.

Selected candidates will coordinate an after-school program for middle school students and communicate the purpose of the program and its potential impact to students, parents, and school personnel.

Responsibilities include

documenting student attendance and program activities through EZReports and other required systems; completing and submitting weekly reports; maintaining student files; and documenting activities, program plans, and outcomes in an effective manner. Selected candidates will assist participants at school sites, facilitate the Transformative Leadership curriculum and other program initiatives for which they will be trained, and encourage consistent participation and program completion.

Individuals in this position will work closely with school staff and community partners to facilitate curriculum delivery and program activities, support implementation of established safety procedures and protocols, help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all participants, and facilitate communication and coordination among students, parents, and school personnel.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring daily program activities, including participants' attendance, progress, and completion of the curriculum. Selected candidates will continuously expand their knowledge and understanding of the Transformative Leadership framework and other program initiatives and will engage both independently and collaboratively in ongoing professional development and learning activities.

The position requires travel to assigned school sites to support the after-school program, to community locations as needed, and to UNM or other designated locations for training, meetings, and program activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate an after-school program for middle school students. Communicate program goals, activities, and benefits to students, parents/guardians, and school personnel. Maintain program records and documentation. Track student attendance using EZReports and other required systems, complete and submit required reports, maintain participant files, and document program activities, implementation, and outcomes.

Facilitate after-school programming and curriculum. Support participants at assigned school sites, facilitate the Transformative Leadership curriculum and other approved program initiatives, and encourage consistent participation and engagement. Collaborate with school staff and community partners to support implementation of program activities and curriculum.

Promote participant safety and wellbeing by ensuring appropriate supervision, adherence to established protocols, and a safe environment for all program participants. Coordinate communication and daily program operations. Serve as a liaison between students, families, school personnel, and program staff. Monitor participant attendance, engagement, and progress toward program objectives.

Maintain knowledge of the Transformative Leadership framework and other program initiatives and participate in required training and professional development activities. Travel to assigned school sites to support program activities, to community locations as needed, and to UNM or other designated locations for required meetings, training, and program-related activities.