Community Coach

EdAdvance • Waterbury, Connecticut • 3w ago

Position Type:
  Special Services/Community Coach

Date Posted:
  12/10/2025

Location:
  Waterbury, CT

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the “3C’s”, Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Community Coach
Full time / Academic and Extended Calendar
University Pathways Program (UPP) at Post University

The University Pathways Program (UPP), a partnership between Post University and EdAdvance, provides students with diverse abilities (ages 17-22) a fully inclusive college experience. Students access courses, internships, campus life, social events and much more while receiving individualized support.

Major Responsibilities:

Support the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of young adult students in the classroom and community settings
Maintain appropriate and timely written documentation and data collection
Ensure the health and safety of all individuals, including assistance with hygiene and personal care
Implement and follow all behavior support plans
Collaborate with team members to support student growth
Perform other duties as assigned

The Community Coach works under the supervision of the Coordinator of the University Pathways Program and/or the Director of Regional and Transition Services

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job
Must be able to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required with ability to lift 10+ lbs.

Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org