Instructional Assistant Benhaven Career Transition Services

Benhaven's Career & Transition Services is looking for two (2) Full-time Instructional Assistants! Come join this fun and fast-paced team! Located in Wallingford area, and year-round position!

** Purpose of Position:**

This is a full-time 32 hour per week hourly (flexible) position. The Instructional Assistant will report directly to the Director. A great candidate must be enthusiastic and demonstrate a positive. The candidate must be able to demonstrate professionalism while working at a variety of sites such as college campuses, individuals’ employers and other community locations.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are assigned to this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Enthusiasm for working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other related disabilities.
• Provide in-house academic, social and career skill building.
• Provide individual centered career and life goals.
• Ability to follow written protocols, yet have the ability and flexibility to think on your feet.
• Must display positive and professional attitudes.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with various interdisciplinary service providers.
• Must show enthusiasm and excitement in supporting individuals’ learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle in order to transport individuals in the community.
• Experience preferred but not necessary
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must be willing to work as part of a team

* If you have limited experience, please still consider applying.

We provide a vast amount of training*

** Employee

Incentives:

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• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Paid Time Off
• 403b & 401a
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tickets-at-Work
• Tuition Reimbursement for Program Related Education
• Professional Development Assistance
• Stipends offered for continuing Education

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.

Benhaven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.