What is Transitions?

Transitions is a part of The Arc Lexington with campuses in Mayfield (Fulton County), Cobleskill and Albany. Transitions focuses on building academic skills, life and career skills and general independence for high school graduates and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and/or other learning disabilities.

What does a Peer Mentor do?

A Peer Mentor will help young adults attending Transition, with the college experience to help guide students through their post-high school journeys and supporting them to achieve success in higher education, in their careers and in learning to live independently.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or GED is required
• Be enrolled in College course or a recent college graduate is required
• Valid NYS Driver's license with 2 years' experience is required

What Can Transitions Offer You?

• Competitive starting wages
• Paid training
• A supportive and nurturing working environment

Why Work at Transitions?

We always strive to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at Transitions and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.