Pathways Coordinator

Pathways Coordinator
Civitan Foundation, Inc. | Phoenix, Arizona

Civitan Foundation has supported children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1968. Our Employment Services team follows members from pre-employment skill building into Group Supported Employment and competitive jobs in the community. We are hiring a Pathways Coordinator to lead that first step.

About the role

Pathways to Work is Civitan’s pre-employment program. You will plan and teach person-centered work-readiness, career exploration, volunteer experiences, and short-term work experiences so members can move into Group Supported Employment or competitive, integrated work. You will report to the Employment Services Manager.

This is hands-on teaching, not a desk-only role. You will be in the classroom and out in the community with members.

What you will do

• Teach work-readiness skills, including self-advocacy, workplace behavior, community safety, getting to work, resumes, applications, and how wages affect benefits.
• Deliver the DDD-approved Pathways to Work curriculum and build lesson plans around each member’s goals in their person-centered service plan.
• Adapt lessons to each member’s learning style, strengths, interests, and support needs, including adaptive technology.
• Set up assessments, job shadows, volunteer placements, and short-term work experiences in integrated community settings.
• Keep a safe, organized learning environment that supports choice, dignity, and personal responsibility.
• Stay within DDD group ratios, not more than one staff member to four members.
• Model workplace language, dress, manners, and conduct.
• Work with job coaches, day program instructors, families, Support Coordinators, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation, and community employers so members can move into Group Supported Employment, Individual Supported Employment, or competitive work.
• Follow Civitan’s confidentiality policy and all state and federal requirements.

What you need

• At least 18 years old. You must be 21 to drive Civitan vehicles.
• Able to be fully ambulatory and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to pass a criminal background check, fingerprint clearance, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Required after hire, and kept current

• Article 9 certification
• CPR and First Aid
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Any additional training tied to member needs

Certifications and clearances must stay active. Renew them before they expire.

Driving

This job may include transporting members. If you are assigned to drive, you will need a valid Arizona driver’s license or CDL on you while working, a current Motor Vehicle Record that meets our insurer’s standards, a three-year driving history on file, and proof of current auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Good to have

• An associate degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Experience with vocational curriculum, job coaching, or career exploration
• Strong organization, writing, and project-management skills
• A self-starter who can teach and learn new programs alongside members

Why Civitan

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Paid training, including Article 9, CPR, First Aid, and OSHA
• Free Lunch Fridays, wellness programs, and staff appreciation events

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person