With 1 in every 6 children in the state of New Mexico diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay, the need for Abrazos' services is strong.  This demand is compounded by the lack of service providers. 
      The Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation has been a supporter of Abrazos' efforts to improve the lives of children with disabilities and their families for several years. "We are fortunate that this year they are partnering with us to strengthen our recruitment and retention efforts by providing a $20,000 matching grant for our career development strategy created to attain higher standards in skills and competencies," stated April Spaulding, Abrazos' Executive Director.
     This strategy consists of 12-months of extended clinical learning focused on continuous learning, peer-to-peer mentoring and training, interdisciplinary coaching, reflective supervision, and the provision of high quality services in families homes and community settings.

 
Abrazos’ goal is to invest a full year in developing highly knowledgeable and highly experienced service providers that are confident and capable in their ability to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. "We want our service providers to feel valued, be better able to address the needs of those they serve, and more resilient to second-hand trauma. We believe this career development strategy will strengthen our recruitment and retention efforts and will provide new employees with exceptional skills and knowledge," concluded April.

Development Director - Abrazos is looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Development Director responsible for major gifts, planned giving, sponsorship development, corporate and private fundraising, grant writing and community outreach.

Independent Contractors - Abrazos is looking for energetic and passionate Independent Contractors to join our team of professionals providing Occupational, Physical or Speech-language Therapy services to families in our Early Intervention program.

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