Regional Employment Systems Change Specialist, Family & Community Medicine

Regional Employment Systems Change Specialist, Family & Community Medicine

Posting Number
req25999

Department
Family and Community Medicine

Department Website Link

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

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.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

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 information 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.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• 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 required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in Community leadership, nonprofit, Tribal program, lived experience, or economic development may be considered relevant.
• Experience working with, 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, entrepreneurship networks, service providers, or state systems within the assigned region.
• Experience collaborating with Vocational Rehabilitation, 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 language familiarity.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
6

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.


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Career Stream and Level
PC2

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
6

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Jessica Winchester,
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Open Date
5/15/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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