Life Skills Coach

Spread Your Wings, LLC.•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

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. Spread Your Wings, LLC. is a fast-growing social services company with over 10 offices across California, founded in 2015. The company believes everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and thrive and takes pride in making a difference in the lives of those they support.

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 area
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