Life Skills Coach
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 full-time position covering the Salinas/Monterey areas, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The role involves coaching clients on building independent living skills, encouraging and supporting them, and helping to plan and organize weekly goals and schedules. A significant portion of the role (90%) involves direct work with clients in the field, with 10% dedicated to administration and documentation. Collaboration with program managers, regional center coordinators, and training staff is also a key aspect.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Able to work and commute in and around the Salinas/Monterey 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
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Team support
- Training
- Solid career with growth and advancement opportunities
- Accrued sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
