Summer Vocational Specialist (Part-Time) (Temporary) (Multiple Positions)

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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• 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. 

• 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.