Health Educator - Training & Development Specialist - Advanced (HSD/BHSD #72620)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

This posting will be used to conduct an ongoing recruitment and will remain open until all positions have been filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees¿ continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Training & Development Specialist - Advanced will:

• Coordinate the Office of Substance and Prevention Synar program in accordance with the Substance Abuse and Treatment Block Grant (SAPT) and all federal and state regulations.

How does it get done?

The Training & Development Specialist - Advanced is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing training programs;
• Providing logistic and administrative support to providers;
• Directing and collaborating with other large state and federal agencies and for coordinating the collection of data for and submitting the Annual Synar Report to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration;
• Monitoring and oversight of sub-recipient contracts for the provision of substance abuse prevention services and support;
• Providing logistic and administrative support for substance abuse prevention activities on multiple federal grants;
• Delivering technical assistance to sub-recipients for program implementation and assure the provision of contract deliverable for the purpose of reimbursement and contract compliance.

Who are the customers?

• This position supports the citizens of New Mexico, state government, federal government and provider agencies to uphold state law and prevent tobacco sales to minors.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Experience developing materials for and providing training to large audiences of varied levels;
• Experience providing technical assistance and logistical support to providers collecting required data;
• Experience working with and preparing data for databases (Excel);
• Experience working with federal grants;
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills to serve a diverse population.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any field and two (2) years of experience in training, staff development, designing courses, and/or producing instructional aids/materials. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Angela Simmons. Angela.Simmons@hca.nm.gov

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.