Current Opportunities
Position: Mental Health/Disability Specialist
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: Associate Vice-President
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Design and implement multi-disciplinary, evidence-based, responsive approaches and practices that promote mental wellness and behavioral health in pregnant women, infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Direct the process of identification of children with disabilities and pregnant women and parents who need further services and support. Refer to and monitor early intervention, special education, mental health and/or other community services. Provide expert guidance on mental health, early intervention and disabilities topics. Schedule and direct the work of the Mental Health Consultants. Establish and maintain positive and productive partnerships with staff and families and meaningful collaboration with community partners. Adhere to early learning and family support principles, Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Human Services or related field;
- Minimum of three years of experience in early childhood or a related field;
- Demonstrable experience with early intervention, disabilities, special needs, and working with at-risk children.
- Proficiency in basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)
- Valid New Mexico’s Driver’s License
- Current First Aid/CPR Certifications or willing to obtain
To apply:
Email resume to glopez@helpnm.com, or fax to 575-523-6646
Any questions call Gloria Lopez at 575-523-2411 ext. 601
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace
Current and former program parents are encouraged to apply
Position: Mentor/Tutor for Youth in WIOA Program
Location: Region III (Truth or Consequences and Socorro, New Mexico)
Full-time Temporary, Monday-Friday, Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week
Position reports to: Miguel Martinez, Regional Manager
Duties: (other duties may be assigned)
- Adhere to curriculum and develop additional materials according to the needs of the program and participants;
- Provide instruction utilizing various adult learning techniques that will prepare students for high school graduation, equivalency, and/or post-secondary education;
- Document student’s academic skills and development;
- Adjust instruction to work on student’s areas of weakness or learning style;
- Provide feedback and documentation on performance;
- Provide guidance and expertise on certain life skills: job seeking, finances, work site behavior, communication, stress management, and other mentorship areas.
- Maintain standards of confidentiality.
Project Management
- Design forms as needed for job function.
Records Maintenance:
- Create, organize, and update files and records utilizing database and spreadsheet software, NMWCOS system, other online applications, and manual systems.
Requirements:
Associates Degree from an accredited two-year college or university in Education, Business Administration, Sociology plus two (2) years of progressive experience in working with adult learners in an educational setting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be able to communicate in English and Spanish; must be able to understand and speak the Spanish language.
Email resume to jean.gurule@helpnm.com or fax to (505)265-3433. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.
Position: Infant Teacher
Location: McPherson Center -Deming, New Mexico
Monday-Friday, Non-exempt, 40 Hours/Week with Benefits
Position Reports to: McPherson Lead Teacher
Duties: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Responsible for the overall health, safety, and quality of care and education for infants; birth to 17 months of age. Will plan, prepare, and develop classroom curriculum; and interact with children in activities to promote social, physical, and cognitive growth appropriate to the child’s developmental stage.
- Will carry out classroom activities in conformance with the Head Start Performance Standards, as well as other program standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a New Mexico Child Development Credential (CDC) or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or willing to obtain
- 1-year experience working with children ages birth – 5 years of age
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred
- Current Driver’s License, First Aid/CPR Certifications
- Proficiency in basic computer programs
To apply:
Email resume to cpena@helpnm.com, or fax to 575-544-9942
Any questions call Crystal Pena at 575-546-7416
We are an EEO and a drug free workplace
Current and former program parents are encouraged to apply
HELP-New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.