Transition Specialist 

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps. 

The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer to Aspire’s Internal Mobility Policy for more information. 

• Open Positions: 
• Job title:  Transition Specialist 

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.

• 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 backgrounds, 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.