Employment Coordinator

Trudeau Center; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering high school students with disabilities. In this dynamic role, you'll provide hands-on job training, support, and advocacy, helping students gain confidence and essential job skills. With a focus on inclusion and person-centered support, you'll foster real connections with students and local businesses. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults while enjoying a collaborative work environment. Every day brings new challenges and rewards as you guide students on their journey toward independence.

Benefits

13 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Trainings

AAA Discount

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong sense of purpose and belief in inclusion.
• Experience with teens and young adults is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on job training and support to students.
• Work with local businesses to create inclusive opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Driver's License

Reliable Vehicle

Job description

As a member of the Trudeau team, you’ll become part of a 60-year history of empathy and innovation in enhancing and empowering the lives of others. And, with our collaborative culture, generous benefits, and support for career development, there’s another life you could change – your own.

Explore Opportunities & Apply Today

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact and enjoy your work? Join the Trudeau Center’s Transition Program and help high school students with disabilities explore the world of employment, gain job skills, and build confidence along the way.

What You’ll Do:
You’ll be out in the community, providing hands-on job training and support to students at various work sites. One day, you might be coaching someone through their first interview; the next, you’re helping them master on-the-job tasks or advocating for workplace accommodations. You'll also work directly with local businesses to create inclusive employment opportunities.
This role is equal parts mentor, coach, problem-solver, and cheerleader—and it’s never boring.

Who You Are:
• You’ve got an associate degree and a strong sense of purpose
• You believe in the power of inclusion and person-centered support
• You’re energized by working with teens and young adults
• You’re organized, adaptable, and quick on your feet
• You’re a great communicator and relationship-builder
• You’ve got a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and a willingness to travel between sites

Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Training in job coaching or employment supports
• ACRE or CESP certification (or the willingness to get certified within a year—we’ll help you with that)

Why This Job Rocks:
• You’ll be part of a mission-driven team with over 60 years of impact
• Every day is different, rewarding, and meaningful
• You’ll get to build real connections—with students, families, and employers
• You’ll have the freedom to be creative and resourceful in your work

Benefits at Trudeau:
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Trainings
• AAA Discount
• Pet Insurance

Apply now and help students take the first step toward independence.

A Legacy of Care: The Trudeau Center Story – Then and Now

From its founding over 60 years ago by J. Arthur Trudeau, to its position today as Rhode Island’s leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Trudeau Center remains a place where dedicated staff help individuals of all ages reach their full potential.