Job Coach / Transition Facilitator
About the job
- An associate degree is required; relevant work experience is preferred.
- Experience working with and supporting adolescents and adults with disabilities to improve job skills and achieve career goals.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Availability to work school and non-school hours.
- A safe driving record and willingness to transport students and clients in agency vehicles are required.
- Review referral information and authorizations for pre-planning information.
- Analyze job tasks and work environments to plan appropriate training, supervision, and support services for clients placed in assessment or work development activities.
- Coordinate community assessment placements with school, family, and business partners.
- Provide training and instruction to enable clients to learn job tasks and integrate naturally into the business work routine.
- Observe and record client performance and work behaviors, and complete required assessment reports.
- Liaise with business personnel about client support needs, work performance, and building natural supports.
- Develop and maintain relationships with business partners.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Vocational Services Coordinator about client evaluation or training processes and progress.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the ORS Counselor, school personnel, and family about student or client progress.
- Work with other project staff to meet the overall goals of the project.
- Submit all required reports in a timely manner.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the administrator, supervisor, or designee supervisor.
- Relevant work experience.
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