Vocational Support Counselor – Cromwell Academy

Job overview

The Vocational Support Counselor – Cromwell Academy role is onsite in Cromwell, CT, across classroom, job-site, and community settings. Compensation is not specified. The role supports students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities in vocational, educational, and community-based programs. The counselor helps students build job readiness, interviewing, and workplace social skills; provides supervision and mentoring at placements; transports students to employment-related activities; and documents progress. The role reinforces individualized vocational goals, supports behavior management and crisis response, and collaborates with vocational staff and interdisciplinary teams to promote student independence and growth.

What you'll do

• Assist with job-readiness instruction
• coach students on interviews, applications, and workplace expectations
• supervise and mentor students at job placements and training sites
• transport students to interviews and employment opportunities
• reinforce vocational goals and work plans
• implement behavior supports
• document progress and incidents
• use approved crisis intervention techniques
• communicate with vocational teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vocational support counselor

cromwell academy

cromwell ct

adelbrook

full-time

219-day schedule

37.5 hours per week

autism spectrum disorder

intellectual and developmental disabilities

job readiness

student support

community-based travel

pmt certification

high school diploma required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position follows a 219-day school-aligned schedule at 37.5 hours per week; varied shifts and community-based travel may be required.

About the employer

Adelbrook Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.