Life Skills Coach - PT
About The Position
Join Spread Your Wings, LLC. – ILS Services as a Life Skills Mentor/Coach and support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and confidence in their daily lives. This is a part-time position covering the San Jose & surrounding areas. The role requires a valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. You will coach clients on building independent living skills, encourage and support clients with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges, help plan and organize weekly goals and schedules, and provide documentation of progress. Approximately 90% of your time will be spent in the field with clients, and 10% on admin/documentation. Collaboration with program managers, regional center coordinators, and training staff is also a key part of the role. The company is a fast-growing social services company founded in 2015, with a mission to help everyone grow and thrive.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Able to work and commute in and around the San Jose & surrounding areas
- Able to pass a background check (per state industry standards)
- Computer literacy: MS Word, email, basic data entry
Nice To Haves
- Have a heart for helping others and believe in treating people with dignity and respect
- Are a strong communicator, dependable, and a creative problem-solver
- Can work flexible hours and adapt to different client needs
- Are comfortable working independently in one-on-one settings with clients
- Have behavioral health experience (preferred, not required)
Responsibilities
- Coach clients on building independent living skills (e.g., cooking, budgeting, hygiene)
- Encourage, motivate, and support clients with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges
- Help plan, create, and organize weekly goals and schedules that work for your clients
- Provide consistent documentation of progress through case notes and quarterly reports
- Spend 90% of your time in the field with clients and 10% on admin/documentation
- Collaborate with program managers, regional center coordinators, and training staff
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement at IRS approved rate
- Team support, training, solid career with growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
