<p>Benhaven Career & Transition Services is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as an Instructional Assistant. The Instructional Assistant will work closely with young adults with austism and developmental disabilities. The Instructional Assistant will provide academic support, career development guidance, and life skills training.</p> <p>The Instructional Assistant supports young adults to transition successfully into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.</p> <p>Schedule: 32.5 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:15pm</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist individuals in developing career goals and creating individualized transition plans </li><li>Provide academic support, including tutoring </li><li>Support individuals in developing job readiness skills, such as resume writing, job search strategies, and interview preparation </li><li>Facilitate workshops and group sessions on topics related to career exploration, workplace etiquette, and personal finance </li><li>Collaborate with teams to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for individuals </li><li>Monitor and track progress, collect data on outcomes, and report on program effectiveness </li><li>Attend meetings and training sessions to stay current on best practices in career and transition services </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Must have a CT drivers license & insured vehicle in order to transport individuals in the community </li><li>High school diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred </li><li>Experience working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities preferred but not necessary </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team </li><li>Knowledge Microsoft Office and other computer software applications helpful </li><li>Please consider applying if limited experience, Benhaven will provide a vast amount of training </li><li>Must be able to pass a variety of background checks </li><li>Night and weekend availability a plus </li></ul> <p>Standard Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Anthem Medical & Dental Insurance (after 60 days of employment) </li><li>FSA (Flexible Spending Account) </li><li>Dependent Care Account </li><li>Long-term Disability (employer paid) </li><li>Term-Life Insurance (employer paid) </li><li>Voluntary Life </li><li>Vacation (accrued) </li><li>Sick days (accrued) </li><li>3 Personal Days </li><li>8 Holidays </li><li>Employee Incentives </li><li>Employee Referral Program </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Mutual of America 403b & 401a </li></ul> <p>If you are passionate about helping young adults achieve their full potential and are committed to supporting their success in transitioning to the next stage of their education or career, we encourage you to apply for the position of Instructional Assistant, Career & Transition Services. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young people!</p> <p>Benhaven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</p>