Regional Employment Systems Change Specialist, Family & Community Medicine

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7644687 We are currently hiring in Mohave County for this position and are looking for someone who resides in either Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman, or the surrounding rural area. The Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the University of Arizona seeks a Regional Employment Systems Specialist to support statewide initiatives that expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This position works within an assigned region of Arizona to build relationships with community partners, gather community perspectives, and support the implementation of employment services through outreach and technical assistance activities. The specialist engages rural, Tribal, and underserved communities through outreach, listening sessions, and regional partnerships to ensure local perspectives inform project activities. The role also collaborates with community rehabilitation providers and Vocational Rehabilitation partners by sharing information, supporting learning opportunities, and contributing to technical assistance efforts related to supported employment, customized employment, and self-employment services. Insights gathered through community engagement and provider collaboration help inform the development of training resources, tools, and service models designed to strengthen Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation and partner systems. The position is regionally based and requires regular travel within the assigned region of Arizona to participate in community meetings, events, and outreach activities. Regional Outreach and Partnership Development: - Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, Tribal governments and partners, entrepreneurship networks, service providers, and state systems within the assigned region. - Conduct outreach to share information about employment initiatives, including supported employment, customized employment, and self-employment. - Attend community events, meetings, and local networks to strengthen partnerships and increase awareness of project activities. - Deliver presentations to community partners and stakeholder groups. - Travel throughout the region to maintain consistent engagement with rural, Tribal, and underserved communities. Community Engagement and Listening Activities: - Coordinate and support community engagement activities including listening sessions, focus groups, interviews, talking circles, and community meetings. - Gather perspectives from individuals with disabilities, families, providers, and community leaders to identify barriers and opportunities related to employment and entrepreneurship. - Document community input and identify themes that inform project activities, training development, and service model improvements. Provider Technical Assistance and Learning Support: - Provide technical assistance to community rehabilitation providers and partner organizations implementing supported employment, customized employment, and self-employment services. - Support providers in understanding service expectations, documentation requirements, and implementation practices. Facilitate learning opportunities such as provider meetings, peer discussions, and technical assistance sessions. - Share resources and examples that strengthen provider capacity and service quality. Recruitment and Regional Participation: - Recruit participants for project activities including training initiatives, learning communities, evaluation activities, and community engagement events. - Work with regional partners and providers to identify individuals and organizations interested in participating in project activities. Share infor ation through regional networks to increase participation from rural, Tribal, and underserved communities. Regional Coordination, Documentation, and Knowledge Sharing: - Coordinate regional activities with the project team and maintain regular communication with community partners and stakeholders. - Document outreach activities, provider technical assistance efforts, and community engagement outcomes. - Maintain records of partnerships, contacts, and participation in project activities. - Contribute regional insights to project reports, presentations, and activities that share project findings and inform training resources, tools, and service model development. Additional Info: - The position is regionally based and requires regular travel within the assigned region of Arizona to participate in community meetings, events, and outreach activities. - Candidates with strong connections to rural or Tribal communities in Arizona and those with community leadership or lived experience related to disability are encouraged to apply.