Summer Vocational Specialist

Summer Vocational Specialist (Part-Time) (Temporary) (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req19175 Department Family and Community Medicine Department Website Link Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address 1521 E. Helen Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights

The Department of Family and Community Medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona is seeking Summer Vocational Specialists. The Vocational Specialist is responsible for implementing pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities enrolled in the summer work program. The candidate will work with local schools, rehabilitation counselors, employers, and families to identify summer jobs, provide training and support for workers, coordinate logistics and services, communicate with family members, and summarize performance data. This position is temporary for 18 hours a week beginning the week of May 28th and ending August 2nd, 2024.

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Duties & Responsibilities Work collaboratively and maintain regular communication with school and vocational rehabilitation personnel to support pre-employment transition services during the summer. Provide complex direct services and individualized instruction and support for youth with disabilities, ages 14 to 22, at community businesses using extensive knowledge of specialized needs. Collect data and success stories, create summer work based learning resumes, and summarize performance.  Develop business relationships, arrange logistics for summer work, communicate with employers, and obtain satisfaction evaluations.  Engage families, keep them informed of work activities, provide weekly updates, and respond to questions and concerns.  Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required. Five (5) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Preferred Qualifications FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 18 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $ - $ Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 4 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $ Grade Range Midpoint $ Grade Range Maximum $ Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Cmty Outreach Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 8 Target Hire Date Expected End Date 8/2/2024 Contact Information for Candidates Jacy Farkas | Open Date 3/29/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed

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