Statewide Transition Services Coordinator for Youth

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability programs

Paid vacation

Job summary

The University of Arizona in the Greater Phoenix Area is seeking a Project Coordinator for Transition Services in Family and Community Medicine (Northern AZ). The role focuses on improving outcomes for youth with disabilities and overseeing a statewide Pre-Employment Transition Services project, as well as regional summer work programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with duties including staff supervision, data monitoring, training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations, supervise staff, coordinate and oversee project activities, complete project administrative coordination, and make operational decisions.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community rehabilitation providers, school personnel, community partners, rehabilitation counselors, family members, students, employers, and state agency representatives.
• Engage schools and participants statewide, including rural, foster-serving, and Tribal schools.
• Travel to different schools and community events; may include evenings, weekends, or overnight travel.
• Identify and develop best practices for Pre-Employment Transition Services and replicate across diverse communities.
• Provide training and technical assistance on best practices for Vocational Specialists; support staff with mentoring and resources.

Skills

Project coordination

Staff supervision

Partnership development

Data monitoring

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Arizona in the Greater Phoenix Area is seeking a Project Coordinator for Transition Services in Family and Community Medicine (Northern AZ). The role focuses on improving outcomes for youth with disabilities and overseeing a statewide Pre-Employment Transition Services project, as well as regional summer work programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with duties including staff supervision, data monitoring, training, and