At Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, our work is rooted in the belief that health care and housing is a human right and that every person deserves dignity, compassion, and access to quality care. Our team is made up of passionate individuals across many disciplines who are committed to walking alongside people experiencing homelessness through integrated, person-centered care.
AHCH is more than a workplace — it is a community grounded in our values of collaboration, respect, healing, humility, and integrity. Our values are not just words on a wall; they actively shape how we care for our patients, support one another, and build a stronger and more compassionate Albuquerque.
People who thrive at Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless are compassionate, collaborative, adaptable, and deeply committed to community-centered care. Our work is fast-paced, relationship-driven, and rooted in dignity, equity, and healing. While every role at AHCH is different, the individuals who succeed here often share the below qualities.
Collaborative & Team-Oriented
You value teamwork and understand that meaningful care happens through collaboration. You work well across disciplines, communicate openly, and respect the expertise and contributions of others in pursuit of the best outcomes for patients and community members.
Compassionate & Respectful
You lead with empathy and treat every person with dignity, kindness, and humanity. You are able to meet people where they are without judgment and understand the importance of creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for patients, coworkers, and partners alike.
Humble & Growth-Oriented
You approach your work with humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. You are open to feedback, committed to trauma-informed practices, and recognize that growth comes through listening, reflection, and continuous learning.
Mission-Driven & Accountable
You are motivated by purpose and committed to making a meaningful impact in the community. You take ownership of your work, uphold high ethical standards, and follow through with integrity, professionalism, and care.
Adaptable & Resilient
You are comfortable navigating complexity and change in a dynamic healthcare and community environment. You are flexible, solution-oriented, and able to remain grounded and compassionate even in challenging situations.
Community-Centered
You believe that healing happens through connection and collective care. You value equity, advocacy, and integrated approaches to health and understand the importance of building strong relationships both within AHCH and throughout the broader community. Whether working directly with patients or supporting operations behind the scenes, you value integrated, person-centered care and are committed to helping create systems that foster dignity, connection, stability, and long-term healing.
At Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, we believe that strong systems of care begin with investing in the people who make that care possible. We are deeply committed to developing, supporting, and growing the next generation of leaders — not only for AHCH, but for the broader Albuquerque community and beyond. We want employees to build meaningful, long-term careers here while also gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence to strengthen healthcare, advocacy, and community systems wherever their paths may lead.
Through our Leadership Development Program, staff have opportunities to grow as leaders, deepen their understanding of integrated care, and strengthen skills in collaboration, communication, strategic thinking, and community-centered leadership. We believe leadership exists at every level of the organization, and we intentionally create pathways for employees to learn, contribute, and advance.
Resource Center Coordinator
“After starting an entry-level position, I was quickly given the opportunity to grow and advance through the Leadership Development Program. There are various levels of leadership throughout the organization, providing ample opportunities for professional development and leadership training. The comprehensive training and onboarding process at AHCH has helped me become the skilled leader I am today and continues to motivate me to learn and grow every day!”
AHCH also invests in staff through our internal Advocacy Academy, where employees learn critical skills in data analysis, systems thinking, public speaking, coalition-building, legislative advocacy, and community engagement. By equipping staff to understand and influence the structural drivers of homelessness and health inequities, we help build a workforce that can advocate not only for individual patients, but for lasting systemic change.
Development Director
“One of the things that makes Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless so special is that we don’t just invest in caring for our community—we invest in empowering the people who serve it. Our Advocacy Academy equips staff with practical skills in policy, storytelling, community organizing, and systems change, giving them the tools to create meaningful impact both within AHCH and beyond. It’s rare to find an organization that dedicates this kind of time and resources to developing advocates at every level, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of a team that believes lasting change happens when we all have the knowledge and confidence to raise our voices for healthier, more equitable communities.”
Professional growth at AHCH also includes hands-on career advancement and credentialing opportunities. We support employees in expanding their skills through in-house training programs. Staff are also encouraged to explore opportunities across departments and grow into new roles over time — whether transitioning from direct service into administrative work, leadership, operations, management, advocacy, or specialized care roles. We believe in recognizing potential, investing in talent, and creating opportunities for employees to build sustainable and fulfilling careers in community health.
Data Manager
“I have been with Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless for 10 yrs. I started as a Community Support Worker and have worked my way through Quality and Compliance, Data Analysis and now Data Management. From the beginning I was encouraged to shadow other departments to learn about the functionality of the organization as a whole which, provided a window into everything we have to offer. When I expressed interest in expanding my skills, I was afforded the opportunity to receive training, both internally and externally, that allowed me to advance to newer positions. Management has always supported and encouraged my moves between positions allowing me to achieve my career goals.”
I love AHCH because we are a bunch of weird, wonderful hilarious humans providing not only impactful, life-changing services to an amazing and deserving population, but doing it with so much kindness and love. The unhoused population of Albuquerque is part of the community. They are our family members, our friends, our people; it is truly a privilege to come to work and help to strengthen and support this unbreakable community.
Upholding fundamental human rights is at the core of what we do at AHCH through person-centered care and wraparound services. It’s vital that the care we provide is deeply ingrained in harm reduction and trauma-informed practices. It is an absolute honor to walk alongside our clients on their unique journeys.
As a nurse, I love that at AHCH we are empowered to care for the whole person and treat patients from an integrated team. The best parts of my job are when a patient can get connected to needed services they didn’t know were possible. It feels good knowing our patients trust us to provide empathetic, trauma-informed care and want to come to us before going anywhere else.
I love getting to know our clients and helping however I can. Sometimes it’s keeping the building clean and welcoming, and sometimes it’s just taking a few minutes to chat. I want people to know they’re seen and that they matter. Even the little things can brighten someone’s day.
I am honored to be a part of an organization that, in both word and deed, fights for the dignity and well-being of those experiencing homelessness. This vision is more than AHCH’s mission statement; it is brought to life through our dedicated staff. I count myself lucky to come to a workplace that is filled with like-minded co-workers who do their best every single day to make this world a better place.
At Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for our employees. We are committed to providing competitive wages, strong benefits, and a workplace culture that supports long-term well-being, sustainability, and balance. Our employees have access to generous paid time off, retirement matching, high-quality healthcare benefits, and supportive policies that recognize the importance of life both inside and outside of work.
By investing in our staff through fair compensation, benefits, flexibility, and professional support, we are building a stronger workforce equipped to care for Albuquerque today and into the future.