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Vocational Specialist/Project SEARCH Skills Trainer

Location: Phoenix, AZ USA

Organization: The University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities (Click here to learn more and apply)

Date Posted: 5/2/24

Job Description:

The Vocational Specialist is responsible for implementing pre-employment transition services in local schools, as well as collaborating with the local school and adult service agency personnel. The Vocational Specialist also communicates and shares information, while engaging families and students with disabilities. This person will work with educators to develop and provide direct vocational services and individualized supports for students with disabilities. The Vocational Specialist will provide training on job sites, collect data, share resources, and maintain follow-up communication with local sites. The candidate will work as a Project SEARCH skills trainer at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. The candidate will provide on-site training and supports to individuals with disabilities ages 18-22, collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, local school district personnel and community employers.

Contact:
Heather Dietrich
hcdietrich@arizona.edu

(520) 626-8295