Between $29.65 and $32.72 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Eastern Region $28.01 - $47.61 Per hour Community Wellness & Outreach Coordinator Eddy County

Occupation:

Social and Community Service Managers

Location:

Carlsbad, NM - 88220

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/25/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

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Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/27/2026

Expires:

09/08/2026 Job #: 961466 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Community Wellness and Outreach Coordinator play an essential role in Eddy County's efforts to combat alcohol-related issues by planning, developing, and implementing a variety of targeted program activities. The primary focus of these initiatives is to prevent the incidence of Driving While Impaired (DWI) offenses, binge drinking, underage drinking, and other types of alcohol-related harm within the community. A key component of this position involves facilitating the Carlsbad DWI School, educating individuals regarding the dangers of impaired driving and to promote responsible behaviors; as well as overseeing and facilitating the DWISE Victim Impact Program, which offers insights into the ramifications of impaired driving through real life stories from those affected by DWI incidents. To successfully meet the responsibilities of this role, the employee is required to obtain certification as a DWI School Facilitator within their first year of employment. This certification is essential for facilitating the Carlsbad DWI School sessions. The Coordinator will be one of the senior DWI School Facilitators. The Coordinator must achieve a certification as a Prevention Specialist or actively work towards this qualification, with a commitment to maintaining certification once it is obtained. All prevention programs under the Coordinator's guidance must adhere to oversight by a Certified Prevention Specialist, ensuring that established standards and practices are met. Regular updates to the Prevention section of the Management Data System are required, alongside other reporting functions as directed by the DWI Program Manager and the Eddy County Community Services Director, to track progress and efficacy in prevention efforts. Additionally, the Coordinator is expected to actively participate in the monthly DWI Program Advisory Council meetings. Office hours will vary. This position will be paid with grant funds and will remain in effect as long as grant funding is available. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job related meetings, and perform other job duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Attendance and Overtime are essential functions of this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required. Degree in Behavioral Health preferred. Experience working in substance abuse prevention, treatment or education preferred. Ability to work independently; prioritize work load; work in a stressful environment and maintain a high level of concentration. Must successfully pass criminal and employment background investigations. Eligibility to work in the U.S. verified thru E-Verify. Must have no felony or domestic violence convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude. All jobs offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical and drug screening. Must have, or ability to obtain, a valid NM driver's license and be insurable by the County Insurance Authority. Effective oral and written communication skills in English required. Bilingual is preferred. Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers, as well as the general public. Ability to work independently; prioritize work load; work in a stressful environment and maintain a high level of concentration. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Prevention certification is required. Must be willing to travel to trainings for prevention certification. This position requires facilitating the DWI School. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong knowledge in the planning, development, and implementation of diverse prevention programs and community outreach initiatives. Ability to perform the essential duties as listed above in the working conditions with the tools, equipment and materials listed below.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

Telephone Calculator Typical office supplies Computer Printer Projector Scanner Fax machine Shredder Copy machine County vehicle DWI Program specific tools and supplies. Excellent Benefits - paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay; 40 hours of personal leave; PERA retirement plans; and health insurance paid at 100% for full-time employees and their dependents. Detailed job specifications and applications may be obtained at www.eddycounty.org

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