Summer Vocational Specialist; Part-Time; Temporary; Family & Community Medicine

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

Location:

University of Arizona Health Sciences, 1521

E. Helen Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Department:
Family and Community Medicine

Position:
Temporary, 18 hours per week, May 27, 2025 – August 1, 2025.

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.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work‑life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

• 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.

• 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.

Not specified.

Loretta Alvarez | lbalvarez