Independent Living Skills Instructor (Part-time)

College Living Experience - Costa Mesa, CA•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$19 - $23•Hybrid

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 while learning to manage adult responsibilities in real-world environments. The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor is responsible for supporting students’ development of essential daily living skills. This role focuses on assessing student functioning levels and providing direct instruction across all independent living domains, including health, safety, hygiene, food management, money management, housekeeping, housing, transportation, community integration, legal rights, interpersonal skills, and job-related life skills. This position includes both individual and small-group instruction and requires consistent documentation, collaboration, and hands-on coaching. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with young adults and teaching practical skills that support independence. One day, you may be coaching a student on household organization or meal planning. Another day, you may be leading a cooking group, supporting medication organization, or helping a student practice community safety skill. Over time, your instruction helps students gain confidence, self-reliance, and independence in daily life. Your work directly impacts students’ ability to live more independently and safely.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license
Have at least one year of licensed driving experience
Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build supportive relationships while encouraging student independence
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals or young adults preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the ILS Coordinator or supervisor in completing CLE Independent Living Skills Inventories to assess student functioning across domains
Provide consistent, individualized instruction tailored to student needs and learning styles
Teach students individually and in small groups how to clean and maintain all aspects of their living spaces, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and common areas
Lead small-group cooking classes, teaching a range of simple to complex recipes and modeling safe kitchen tool use
Assist students with weekly meal planning and grocery list development
Model appropriate hygiene and support instruction related to personal appearance and self-care
Instruct small groups on health, hygiene, fitness, transportation, safety, and community awareness
Visually verify that student medication is organized in weekly medication planners
Verbally verify with students that medication routines are being followed
Assist with medication refill coordination when appropriate, in collaboration with the ILS Coordinator or Director of Psychological Services
Manage the learning environment by reducing distractions that interfere with student focus
Adapt instruction as needed to support student engagement and understanding
Address student needs proactively and collaborate with team members to problem-solve concerns
Complete documentation of instructional sessions and student progress in CLE systems within required timeframes
Report questions or concerns to the ILS Coordinator or supervisor promptly
Actively participate in weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings, training, and curriculum development
Participate in additional projects or initiatives as assigned