Vocational Specialist (Window Rock, AZ)(UPDATED) Job at University of Arizona

University of Arizona Phoenix, AZ 85004

Posting Number
req12748

Department
Family and Community Medicine

Department Website Link
www.fcm.arizona.edu

Location
Outside of Tucson

Address
475 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights
Please Note: The details in the Position Summary and Preferred Qualifications have been edited to reflect the ideal candidate. The Vocational Specialist is responsible for implementing pre-employment transition services in local schools, as well as collaborating with the local school and adult service agency personnel. The Vocational Specialist also communicates and shares information, while engaging families and students with disabilities. This person will work with educators to develop and provide direct vocational services and individualized supports for students with disabilities. The Vocational Specialist will provide training on job sites, collect data, share resources, and maintain follow-up communication with local sites.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with school, vocational rehabilitation, and adult provider personnel to develop and implement pre-employment transition services in local schools. Provide technical assistance to school personnel.
  • Provide direct services and individualized instruction and support for youth ages 14 to 22 primarily in community settings and local businesses. Communicate, share information, and engage families and students with disabilities.
  • Collect data and success stories, contribute to informational materials and resource development, and monitor and provide follow-up services at participating sites.
  • Participate in project, team, and departmental meetings and keep the project coordinator and project staff informed of local activities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience required.


Preferred Qualifications
* At least two years experience working with people with disabilities. * Vocational or Technical Training. * BS in education, rehabilitation counseling, or other related field preferred. * Native American tribal affiliation preferred

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$16.34 - $19.96

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
4

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
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Abel Young | ayoung@arizona.edu

Open Date
12/1/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.



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