Community Coach

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Administrator and certified instructional staff, the Community Coach provides individualized support to transition-age students participating in CREC's college-based transition program at Connecticut State Community College (Central).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support students in academic, employment, community, and campus environments.
• Support students in successfully entering and maintaining pre-employment and employment opportunities.
• Provide individualized instruction in executive functioning, self-advocacy, communication, independent living, and workplace readiness.
• Implement instructional strategies, accommodations, and behavior support plans.
• Maintain timely documentation and student progress data.
• Collaborate with faculty, employers, families, related service providers, adult agencies, and community partners.
• Aid in travel training and community navigation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in transition services, community-based instruction, employment supports, or post-secondary programs preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between instructional and community locations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an STV license for student transport if needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Competencies

• Student-centered instruction
• Community-based instruction
• Employment supports
• Postsecondary education support
• Independent living instruction
• Collaboration and communication
• Data collection and documentation
• Problem solving and professional judgment

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Sitting frequently
• Ability to work outdoors occasionally
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3; frequently, 1/3 - 2/3; continually, more than 2/3)
• Moderate Noise (examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic)