The Center for Development and Disability CDD established in 1990 is New Mexicos 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. Join our team Under the CDDs Family and Community Partnerships Division the Partners for Employment PFE program is looking to hire an Education Specialist to work online and in communities throughout New Mexico. This position coordinates and facilitates trainings hosts regional meetings and provides technical assistance in support of PFEs mission to advance supported employment best practices for persons with intellectualdevelopmental disabilities IDD. The Education Specialist will need to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills oral and written and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities. Experience leading and facilitating community teams and providing training and technical assistance to individuals with diverse levels of technical skills is essential to this position. The individual who is hired for this position will need to have the ability effectively to share content information manage multiple projects shifting priorities and meet monthly reporting deadlines. Project management organization and team coordination skills are strongly desired. Experience utilizing digital technologies to create and deliver training is strongly desired. Experience working with individuals with IDD in a school supported employment or community setting is preferred. The position requires regular statewide travel. Explore more exciting career opportunities at CDD by visiting our jobs site at httpscdd.health.unm.edujobs
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