Work-Based Learning Specialist
The Work-Based Learning Specialist supports adults with disabilities by providing job coaching, classroom instruction, and career development within community internship programs. This role involves collaborating with employers, families, and staff to facilitate student progress, develop vocational opportunities, and foster independence through real-world employment experiences. The position requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities in a nonprofit setting.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a dedicated Work-Based Learning Specialist to support work-based training and internship placements for adults with disabilities. This full-time role focuses on job coaching at community worksites, classroom-based instruction in employment skills, and close collaboration with employer partners, families, and internal teams to help students meet individualized vocational goals.
What You’ll Do
- Provide on-site job coaching at community work placements and classroom instruction in employment readiness topics (communication, problem solving, interview skills, self-advocacy).
- Deliver individualized training to help students learn on-the-job tasks and build professional relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
- Maintain daily documentation of student progress using online platforms and provide regular performance feedback to families, teachers, and partner staff.
- Support travel training (public and private transportation) and, when needed, transport students to work sites.
- Support students in creating professional portfolios (resumes, letters of recommendation, work samples).
- Develop and nurture employer relationships to expand and improve work-based learning opportunities, including site development and partnership outreach.
- Participate in team and internal meetings to track progress and align on student goals.
- Contribute to updating and maintaining WBL curriculum and program calendars.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.
Schedule & Employment Type
- Full time — 40 hours/week; typical schedule M–F, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (flexible)
- Employment Type: FULL_TIME; role is also posted as CONTRACTOR/contract work in source listing.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $24.70 per hour (as listed)
- Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees may have select benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth, training, and long-term career paths.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience (4–5 years) in a related field (special education, disability studies, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or similar).
- Valid Connecticut driver’s license and regular use of a personal vehicle; willingness to transport students as needed.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using online documentation systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employers, families, clients, and staff.
- Capacity to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods and adapt to a flexible schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in special education, ABA, Disability Studies, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.
- Experience working with people with cognitive disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
- Experience in retail or food service settings and some classroom instruction experience.
- Prior job coaching or vocational training experience.
Why Join Confidential Client
- Work for an organization focused on empowering adults with disabilities and fostering independence.
- Meaningful work with measurable impact and a culture of community, compassion, and professional development.
- High staff retention and pathways for advancement—many employees grow from entry-level roles into long-term careers.
Inclusive Hiring
We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, please consider applying — you may be a great fit.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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