Instructional Assistant, Benhaven Career & Transition

Benhaven, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability

Term Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401a / 403b

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tickets-at-Work

Continuing Education stipends

Job summary

Benhaven, Inc. seeks an Instructional Assistant to support individuals with autism in developing work maturity and life skills for employment. The role involves AM and PM transportation using a Benhaven vehicle, on-site job coaching, and teaching workplace readiness across community sites.

The position reports to the Supervisor/Director and requires collaboration with supervisors and partners. High School Diploma required; CPR/PMT certifications preferred, with training provided by Benhaven.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle for community transportation.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Experience implementing behavior support plans and teaching strategies.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and toileting when needed.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide AM & PM transportation in a Benhaven Van.
• Provide on-site job coaching and employment support at community job and volunteer sites.
• Teach and reinforce workplace readiness, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Monitor performance, give feedback, and provide prompts.
• Implement teaching strategies, skill-building programs, and behavioral protocols.
• Follow individualized behavior support plans.
• Complete data collection and documentation accurately and on time.
• Model appropriate workplace behavior and hold individuals to consistent expectations.
• Maintain professionalism across diverse environments (job sites, volunteer programs, college campuses, and Benhaven facilities).
• Collaborate with supervisors, team members, employers, and community partners.

Skills

Autism support experience

Transportation coordination

Community employment support

Behavior support plans

Data collection and documentation

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism and adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Benhaven Career & Transition Services is seeking an Instructional Assistant.

This role also includes providing AM and PM program transportation for assigned individuals using a Benhaven Vehicle.

The Instructional Assistant will support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in developing work maturity and life skills necessary to obtain and maintain meaningful employment. This position also provides individualized support in post-secondary education settings and throughout the community.

All supports are person-centered and focus on achieving career and life goals that promote maximum independence for each individual. The Instructional Assistant will report directly to the Supervisor and/or Director.

Schedule (Nights and weekends as needed):

Instructional Assistant: Full-Time (35 hours) Monday-Friday: 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM (PM transport hours)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide AM & PM transportation in a Benhaven Van
• Provide on-site job coaching and employment support at community job and volunteer sites.
• Teach and reinforce workplace readiness, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Monitor performance, give feedback, and provide prompts.
• Implement teaching strategies, skill‑building programs, and behavioral protocols.
• Follow individualized behavior support plans.
• Complete data collection and documentation accurately and on time.
• Model appropriate workplace behavior and hold individuals to consistent expectations.
• Maintain professionalism across diverse environments (job sites, volunteer programs, college campuses, and Benhaven facilities).
• Collaborate with supervisors, team members, employers, and community partners.
• Adapt to dynamic situations and follow established procedures.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle for community transportation.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Experience implementing behavior support plans and teaching strategies.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and toileting when needed.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Certifications Preferred:

• CPR
• PMT

(Candidates may be hired without these; Benhaven provides training.)

If you have limited experience, please still consider applying. We provide a vast amount of training

Employee Incentives:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Paid Time Off
• 403b & 401a
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tickets-at-Work
• Stipends offered for continuing Education

Benhaven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.