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.

REHABILITATION PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Job Location:

Address:  Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
11526 W. BELL ROAD SURPRISE, ARIZONA 85378

Posting Details:

Salary:  

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 05/15/2026

Job Summary:

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

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..

Job Duties:

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 member’s 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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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