Transition-Age Life Skills Coach

LEARN; Old Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LEARN Transition Academy seeks an Intervention Specialist to empower 18- to 22-year-olds to gain skills for independent living, employment, and community participation. Work takes place in real-world settings across southeastern Connecticut, with collaboration among educators, therapists, families, and community partners.

You will help students apply practical life skills and vocational readiness in community-based environments, building confidence and independence for life after school.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet one of the following: Associate's Degree, 60 college credits, or Bachelor's Degree; OR High School Diploma and ParaPro Assessment.
• Preferred: experience with transition-age youth, autism, developmental disabilities, or related populations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to participate in community-based programming and travel within the community.

Responsibilities

• Support students in community-based instruction, vocational experiences, and work placements.
• Teach and reinforce independent living skills such as cooking, shopping, budgeting, and community navigation.
• Support employment readiness, workplace communication, and job-related skills.
• Implement individualized transition goals and vocational supports.
• Foster self-advocacy, self-determination, and decision-making skills.
• Support social connections, recreation, and community participation.
• Implement positive behavioral supports and individualized interventions.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, therapists, employers, and community agencies.
• Help create safe, inclusive environments that promote dignity, belonging, and independence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Travel within community

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college credits OR Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma + ParaPro

Job description

LEARN Transition Academy seeks an Intervention Specialist to empower 18- to 22-year-olds to gain skills for independent living, employment, and community participation. Work takes place in real-world settings across southeastern Connecticut, with collaboration among educators, therapists, families, and community partners.

You will help students apply practical life skills and vocational readiness in community-based environments, building confidence and independence for life after school.