Transition Intervention Specialist: Build Independent Living

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center

Connecticut

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center in Connecticut seeks an Intervention Specialist for the LEARN Transition Academy, a program serving young adults aged 18-22. You will guide students in community-based instruction, independent living, and employment readiness to prepare for adulthood.

This role emphasizes collaboration with families, educators, therapists, and local employers, delivering hands-on instruction across workplaces, recreation programs, and community settings to build skills

Qualifications

Must have an associates degree, 60 college credits, or a Bachelor's degree.
High school diploma and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment.

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.