Transition Specialist

Aspire Employment Opportunities; Sterling (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Transition Specialist to provide individualized and small-group instruction to help young adults with disabilities build skills for employment, independent living, and community participation. You will mentor Job Coaches and DSPs by modeling effective instructional strategies while collaborating with the team to promote independence and progress toward goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with individuals with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Occupational Therapy, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with adolescents or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or related disabilities.
• Strong understanding of person-centered planning and community-based instruction.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently in both classroom and community settings.
• Must have satisfactory background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to help young adults with disabilities build employment, independent living, and community participation skills.
• Mentor Job Coaches and Direct Support Professionals by modeling effective instructional strategies and person-centered practices.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote independence, self-determination, and progress toward individual goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Independence

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization.

The Transition Specialist provides individualized and small-group instruction to help young adults with disabilities build skills for employment, independent living, and community participation. The Specialist also mentors Job Coaches and DSPs by modeling effective instructional strategies and person-centered practices while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote independence, self-determination, and progress toward individual goals.

• Open Positions:
• Job title: Transition Specialist

• Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with adolescents or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or related disabilities.
• Strong understanding of person-centered planning and community-based instruction.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently in both classroom and community settings.
• Must have satisfactory background checks.

Preferred

• Experience in transition services, vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or adult services.
• Knowledge of positive behavior support strategies and executive functioning interventions.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff.
• Familiarity with AAC systems and assistive technology.
• CPR/First Aid certification and PMT, CPI, or similar behavioral support training (or willingness to obtain).

• Location: Guilford, CT
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 40
• Pay: $45,000-55,000

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class back grounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.