Community Wellness Advocate

Community Health Care Management Position

Under supervision, this position assists the Integrated Care Team (Primary Care Physician, Nurse/Medical Assistant, Care Managers, etc.) by proactively coordinating care activities for patients to facilitate the achievement of quality and cost-effective health outcomes. The focus of this position is working with detention center residents who are transitioning back into the community.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED and minimum one year experience delivering peer support services.
• Must self-identify as having lived experience with addiction and recovery and criminal justice involvement.
• Must self-identify as being released from jail and having completed community supervision requirements no less than two years ago.
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with change and quality improvement processes.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records strongly preferred.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing is strongly preferred.
• Awareness of Trauma-informed practices and approaches strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of New Mexico and local community resources strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) or (English / Navajo) preferred.

Screening Requirements:

• This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, "Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements," this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee's PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• Criminal Records Check

Driving Requirements:

• May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
• Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
• Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.
• May be required to complete transportation related trainings.

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

Bonuses

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

About PMS:

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

Why PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

Job Info:

• Job Identification 10733
• Job Category Behavioral Health-Non-licensed
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4730 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM, 87507, US
• Program Description Santa Fe Family Health Center
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
• Remote Eligible No
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Original Posting Date 03/17/2026
• Driver - Regularly 1x or more/week