Regional Employment Systems Change Specialist, Family & Community Medicine

Regional Employment Systems Change Specialist, Family & Community Medicine 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 regional 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. Responsibilities Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, Tribal governments, partners, entrepreneurship networks, service providers, and state systems within the assigned region. Conduct outreach to share information about employment initiatives, including supported, customized, 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. Coordinate and support community engagement activities such as 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. Provide technical assistance to community rehabilitation providers and partner organizations implementing supported, customized, 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. Recruit participants for training initiatives, learning communities, evaluation activities, and community engagement events. Work with regional partners and providers to identify interested individuals and organizations; share information through regional networks to increase participation from rural, Tribal, and underserved communities. 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; contribute regional insights to project reports, presentations, and activities that share findings and inform training resources, tools, and service model development. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in community outreach, community engagement, technical assistance, training, workforce development, disability services, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Six (6) years of experience in community leadership, nonprofit, Tribal program, lived experience, or economic development. Experience supporting or advocating alongside individuals with disabilities in community, employment, education, workforce, or service settings. Experience working with rural, Tribal, or border communities in Arizona. Existing relationships with community organizations or entrepreneurship networks within the assigned region. Experience collaborating with Vocational Rehabilitation or Community Rehabilitation Providers or other disability service systems. Experience supporting or engaging with supported employment, customized employment, self‑employment, entrepreneurship programs, or small business development initiatives. Experience facilitating community meetings, listening sessions, or focus groups. Experience delivering presentations or training to community partners or stakeholder groups. Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to Arizona communities, such as Spanish or Indigenous languages. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more. Additional Information Required to travel regularly within the assigned region of Arizona for community meetings, outreach activities, and events. Full Time, 40 hours per week, FLSA Exempt. #J-18808-Ljbffr