Healthy Aging Education Specialist/Community Health Worker

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

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About The Position

The Education Specialist/Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for coordinating and implementing activities under the Dementia in Tribal Communities grant. This position leads the planning, development, and delivery of culturally responsive dementia education and training for community members, caregivers, and partner organizations. The Education Specialist develops educational materials, organizes outreach and training events, and supports community awareness efforts related to dementia, brain health, caregiver support, and other health issues affecting the target population. As a CHW, the Education Specialist serves as a trusted liaison between community and the healthcare system, helping to reduce barriers to services and strengthen partnerships across the tribal health and social service networks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or related field with at least (1) year of experience in community outreach, health promotion, screening, or elder/caregiver support; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with the ability to meet Tribal liability insurance requirements.
• New Mexico Community Health Worker (CHW) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and new hire drug screen.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to focus efforts on meeting Santo Domingo Pueblo goals.
• Extended working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in community health work, caregiving education, or elder health outreach is preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia, brain health, or caregiving support is high desirable, with willingness to participate in ongoing training.
• Speaks and understands the Keres language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and implementing activities under the Dementia in Tribal Communities grant.
• Leads the planning, development, and delivery of culturally responsive dementia education and training for community members, caregivers, and partner organizations.
• Develops educational materials
• Organizes outreach and training events
• Supports community awareness efforts related to dementia, brain health, caregiver support, and other health issues affecting the target population.
• Serves as a trusted liaison between community and the healthcare system, helping to reduce barriers to services and strengthen partnerships across the tribal health and social service networks.

Benefits

• We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year.
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision.
• Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED