Independent Living Skills (ILS) Coordinator

College Living Experience of San Diego LLC•San Diego, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

College Living Experience (CLE) is a comprehensive post-secondary transition program supporting young adults diagnosed with autism, AD/HD, and learning differences. Students receive individualized support across academics, career development, social skills, and independent living as they prepare for adult independence. The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and direct support for CLE’s Independent Living Skills programming. This role oversees ILS instruction, supports student development across daily living domains, supervises ILS staff, and ensures consistent documentation, scheduling, and program quality. This position balances direct service to students with administrative and supervisory responsibilities, supporting both student outcomes and staff development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring staff, coordinating services, and remaining actively engaged in student support. One day, you may be coaching students in daily living routines or problem-solving a student support challenge. On another day, you might be reviewing documentation, supervising ILS staff, adjusting schedules, or facilitating team meetings. Over time, your leadership helps ensure students receive consistent, high-quality independent living instruction while staff feel supported and guided. Your work directly impacts student independence, staff effectiveness, and program consistency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, or a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant experience working with special needs students
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Possess a valid driver’s license
Have at least one year of licensed driving experience
Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting neurodivergent young adults strongly preferred
Experience supervising staff or leading programs preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in Independent Living Skills instruction, including meal planning and preparation, household organization, financial instruction, and self-care
Provide instruction, consultation, and coaching to students in life skills such as conflict resolution, self-monitoring, and time management
Assist students with medication routines and, when appropriate, support prescription refill coordination
Facilitate student transportation needs for social, recreational, medical, and daily living activities, promoting public transportation when appropriate
Serve as an advisor to assigned students, including weekly coaching sessions and ongoing communication
Act as a liaison between students, families, funding sources, and CLE staff
Prepare reports, attend meetings, and ensure accurate sharing of student progress information
Supervise ILS staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing coaching
Review and ensure timely, accurate completion of student progress notes and inventories
Hold weekly ILS team meetings to address program needs, problem-solve challenges, and support staff development
Participate actively in all-staff meetings to share student updates and recommendations
Complete CLE student progress inventories and review staff-completed inventories for accuracy and timeliness
Schedule ILS staff and student support as requested, balancing direct service and administrative needs
Ensure compliance with documentation standards and organizational policies
Use required technology platforms (email, scheduling systems, documentation tools) to support program operations
Transport students to employment sites, internships, volunteer placements, and other approved program-related locations
Follow all organizational transportation policies, including safe driving practices and documentation requirements
Support community-based learning and engagement opportunities