Instructional Transition Facilitator/Job Coach
About the job
- A minimum Associate degree in human services.
- Experience working with adolescents and knowledge of developmental, mental health, physical, and learning disabilities.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- A safe driving record and willingness to transport students and clients in agency vehicles.
- Create and modify Pre-Employment Transition Skills work-readiness curriculum for students with Individualized Education Programs and 504 plans.
- Deliver work-readiness curriculum in middle and high schools.
- Implement classroom management strategies and communicate with teachers, the Director of Regional Transition, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor about course content and student progress.
- Coordinate community assessment placements with schools, students and families, and business partners.
- Provide on-site support so students can learn job tasks and integrate naturally into business routines.
- Liaise with business personnel regarding student support needs, work performance, and the creation of natural supports.
- Analyze job tasks and work environments to plan appropriate training, supervision, and support services for clients in assessment or work-development activities.
- Observe and record client performance and work behaviors and complete required assessment reports.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Office of Rehabilitation Services Counselor, school personnel, and families regarding student or client progress.
- Submit all required reports in a timely manner.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Administrator.
- A Bachelor's degree.
- Experience leading groups of youth.
About the company
West Bay Collaborative is a nonprofit education organization serving students, young adults and educators in Rhode Island. Its Elevate programs provide preschool, elementary and secondary instruction with individualized special education and social-emotional support. Transition and vocational services help learners build employment and independent-living skills, while an academy at the Community College of Rhode Island supports young adults preparing for life after school. School-district tuition payments fund its programs, and member-district leaders govern a network that also offers educator training and support services. Founded in 1991, the organization is based in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Warwick, Rhode Island
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Official site updates in 2026 show active programs and ongoing enrollment across multiple campuses.
- Elevate Elementary, Elevate Futures, and ELC broaden the recruiting funnel from Pre-K through 12.
- The CCRI transition academy creates employer-facing workforce pathways unavailable to many small schools.
What critics are saying
- FY2025 revenue was $7.58 million against $8.19 million expenses, burning $605,238.
- Net assets fell to $2.25 million, leaving little cushion for enrollment shocks.
- Three open jobs signal staffing strain across classrooms, therapy services, and transition programs.
What makes West Bay Collaborative unique
- West Bay Collaborative runs therapeutic PK-12 programs across West Warwick, Cranston, and Warwick.
- Its Elevate schools combine academic, social-emotional, and special-education support for disabled students.
- Transition and Vocational Services targets Rhode Island students age 14-plus for career readiness.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Commuter Benefits