Rehabilitation Program Representative

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Rehabilitation Program Representative. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families services and supports that are flexible high quality and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintains collaborative relationships across programs within the Department of Economic Security as well as external state and local government entities public agencies school districts and public and private enterprises. Provides support and technical assistance to Qualified Vendors of employment supports and services. Conducts Home and Community Based compliance visits as well as quality assurance reviews with Qualified Vendors.
Attends member planning meetings providing the planning team with ideas and supports related to the members employment journey. Provides information to families and members on employment supports and services.
Provides guidance technical assistance and education to DDD support coordinators on employment incorporating the AZ Disability Benefits 101 resource tool into employment goal discussions Employment First principles and on employment supports and services. Develops resources regarding employment supports and services opportunities and programs.
Approves selected employment services authorizations on behalf of the District Program Manager. Reviews and approves employment training curricula. Processes and submits Vocational Rehabilitation referrals for members.
Provides information training and technical assistance to Division staff community groups employers and organizations by participating in community wide efforts to increase employment rates for DDD members including communities of practice outreach and transition fairs. Provides technical assistance to schools and community partners.
Participates in regular team meetings and discussions with the member support coordinator VR counselor and other employment providers.
Develops community resources for employment support. Creates monitors and tracks reports of DDD members receiving employment services.

Knowledge in:
Person centered planning and supported employment models.
Service delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Employment programs and best practices for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Federal and state laws statutes rules and regulations pertaining to the provision of integrated supported employment services for persons with cognitive/intellectual disabilities.
Division and applicable Arizona Department of Education and RSA/VR policies and procedures.
Principles and practices related to Employment
First and competitive integrated employment
Resources available in the community.
Service specifications.
School to adult life transition.
Skills In:
Write in a professional manner.
Communicate effectively with others.
Advocacy skills to represent and support individuals in achieving employment goals and outcomes.
Utilize a computer and software applications for the generation of information and communication specifically Google Workspace and Adobe.
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills in workplace and team settings.
Teaching and training others.
Preparing presentations records and reports.
Ability to:
Manage complex situations and relationships.
Effectively prioritize tasks. Multi-task.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborate across systems(members families schools VR and other agencies.
Be sensitive to the specialized needs of members.
Solution focused in challenging situations.
Promote values and philosophy that support the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelors degree in a field of study reasonably related to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) such as VR Counseling Social Work Psychology Disability Studies Business Administration Human Resources Special Education Supported Employment Customized Employment Economics or another field & two years of paid or unpaid experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children
and vulnerable adults.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact us Alyssa Figueroa at or .

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.