"Summer Vocational Specialist (Part-Time) (Temporary) (Family & Community Medicine)"

Position Highlights

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 per week, beginning the week of May 27, 2025 and ending August 1, 2025.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and maintain regular communication with school and vocational rehabilitation personnel.
• Provide direct services and individualized instruction and support for youth ages 14 to 22 at community businesses.
• 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 high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 18

Job FTE: 0.45

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $18.15 - $22.69

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 Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum: $18.15

Grade Range Midpoint: $22.69

Grade Range Maximum: $27.23

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: 10

Expected End Date: 8/1/2025

Contact Information for Candidates: Loretta Alvarez | lbalvarez@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter