Systems Change Liaison, Family & Community Medicine

Systems Change and Policy Alignment Lead efforts to identify barriers and opportunities across state systems that affect employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Drive alignment of policies, practices, and service approaches across partner agencies that support competitive integrated employment and Employment First principles. Independently develop and advance recommendations that strengthen employment initiatives across Arizona, with particular attention to individuals with co-occurring disabilities and behavioral health needs. Statewide Collaboration and Partnerships Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key partners including Vocational Rehabilitation, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, behavioral health systems, community rehabilitation providers, Tribal partners, and other workforce and community organizations. Lead cross-system discussions and influence partner agencies to adopt shared strategies that expand employment opportunities and reduce barriers to employment. Subject Matter Expertise and Technical Guidance Serve as the subject matter expert related to benefits planning, employment supports, and the intersection of employment and behavioral health. Offer guidance to partners, providers, and project teams to strengthen understanding of how public benefits, behavioral health services, and employment supports interact. Leads initiatives that improve access to benefits counseling and employment supports for individuals with complex service needs. Training and Resource Development Lead the development of training materials, tools, and resources that support implementation of Employment First practices and employment service models. Determine content strategy and design learning opportunities for providers, state agency staff, and community partners that strengthen employment supports for individuals with disabilities. Evaluation, Reporting, and Strategic Planning Document systems change efforts, partnership activities, and emerging issues that impact employment outcomes. Lead the development of project reports, presentations, and dissemination activities. Translate findings into actionable strategic recommendations that shape the direction of statewide employment initiatives and drive ongoing program improvement. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Employment First principles and competitive integrated employment practices. Knowledge of public benefits programs and work incentives, including how employment interacts with programs such as SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and related supports. Knowledge of behavioral health systems and the intersection of employment and behavioral health services. Knowledge of supported employment, customized employment, and self-employment approaches that expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Knowledge of systems change strategies and approaches for aligning policies, practices, and partnerships across agencies and organizations. Strong relationship building and partnership development skills with state agencies, community organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups. Strong facilitation and communication skills for leading discussions, presentations, and collaborative planning with diverse stakeholders. Strategic problem-solving skills to identify barriers and develop solutions that improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Strong organizational and coordination skills to support multiple initiatives, partnerships, and statewide activities. Ability to work across multiple systems and agencies to advance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Ability to analyze system barriers and identify opportunities for improving employment policies, practices, and services. Ability to communicate complex information related to benefits, behavioral health, and employment supports in clear and accessible language. Ability to support partners in understanding and implementing employment strategies that improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Ability to collaborate with various partners while maintaining focus on shared goals related to employment and community inclusion.