Program Therapist (Senior)

Program Therapist (Senior)

Requisition ID req37434 Working Title Program Therapist (Senior) Position Grade 13 Position Summary

Sr. Program Therapist/Developmental Specialist provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and supports their families in promoting healthy growth and development. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Developmental Specialist conducts developmental assessments, develops individualized family service plans (IFSPs), implements evidence-based intervention strategies, and collaborates with caregivers to enhance developmental outcomes in natural environments such as the home, community, and childcare settings.

This full-time position is responsible for maintaining regular contact with families, monitoring child progress, documenting services in compliance with program, state, and federal requirements, and coordinating care with medical providers, therapists, and community partners. The Developmental Specialist empowers families through coaching, education, and resource connection while utilizing trauma-informed, family-centered, and culturally responsive practices.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of child development from birth to age three, the ability work collaboratively, good time management skills, ability to meet deadlines and a commitment to supporting children and families through a strengths-based approach as well ask knowledge and experience with NM Early Intervention services.

This position requires flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to improving outcomes for young children and their families through compassionate, relationship-based intervention services.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current NM FIT Developmental Specialist certification
• Experience working within a consultative model with other disciplines/professions and families
• Experience conducting developmental assessments and evaluations of infants
• Experience working with families to create a plan for intervention to support the development of infants
• Experience and knowledge of the NM FIT early intervention system
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Neonatology Developmental Care (997O2) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 6/30/2027 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4277.87 - $6009.47 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 8/7/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will consist of current resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide o