DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (minimum 2 days per week in the office/hoteling)

Posting Details:

Salary: $27.1410/ hourly ($56,453.28 annually) 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received.

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Human Services Program Development Specialist with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The Human Services Program Development Specialist position will expand competitive integrated employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. This position is responsible for the coordination of employer outreach and employment related activities for clients. This includes comprehensive job placement services to individuals with disabilities and assisting businesses to identify workforce recruitment needs that can be met with individuals with disabilities that are involved with the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. This position acts as a liaison, by supporting Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Employers and Clients in understanding the current and emerging workforce needs, to effectively prepare and match job seekers with employment opportunities.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with business and community entities to expand employment for people with disabilities.
• Provide public relations and outreach to employers and coordinate with VR staff.
• Provide job readiness skill training to VR clients, case management, job search assistance, placement, retention, facilitates client communication with partners and local stakeholders.
• Document all activities in the client case file.
• Assist with the design, development, and maintenance, including ongoing consultation, training, and mentoring to VR counselors, supervisors, and employers.
• Complete reporting documents and track referrals and placements.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and coordination to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Supervisors, support staff, clients, and community providers on employer relations and employment issues.
• Provide market-driven, individualized placement services that achieve the alignment of business needs and VR client vocational goals.
• Coordinate and manage the referral process with VR staff, and work with VR counselor and supervisor to coordinate the placement of clients into a competitive employment setting.
• Maintain a database including employer contacts, community outreach, staff/client outreach, current job openings, and job-ready VR clients.
• Partner with local area business service team members to meet loca