1. Prior to leaving for the job site, assists the vocational teacher with vocational activities conducted in the classroom. Also assists with behavior management of students, if required. 
2. Knows and uses therapeutic crisis intervention techniques, and writes critical incident reports, when necessary.
3. Assists in teaching students interviewing techniques, procedures for completing job applications, specific job skills and professional social skills.
4. Transports students to job interviews, tours of job sites, and to the work sites after they have secured a job.
5. Monitors students’ behaviors while they are working, records students’ progress on the job.
6. Reports any problems to the Vocational Teacher or Senior Job Coach.
7. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
8. Follows Vocational Coordinator/Facilitator assignments and fulfills them in a timely fashion.
9. Abides by the agency Code of Ethics and displays exemplary role modeling while on the job.
10. Performs other duties as requested by the Vocational Coordinator/Facilitator.

Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED equivalent in junction with successful completion of the School Paraprofessional Certification. This requirement is required upon hire Candidates with two or more years of experience as a child support personnel in a school setting are preferred. Strong behavior management skills and experience is preferred. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual & Behavioral Disorders must be demonstrated. Candidates must have a positive attitude, good communication skills, demonstrated good judgment and ability to establish effective rapport with students, families, and all colleagues. The ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse ethnic, economic, educational, and religious backgrounds is requisite as is commitment to exceeding standards of professional & ethical practices and responsibilities. This position requires a valid Driver’s License and an ‘A’ Endorsement by the CT Department of Transportation