Life Skills Coach

Spread Your Wings, LLC.•Gilroy, CA

2d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Spread Your Wings, LLC. – ILS Services is hiring a Life Skills Coach to support individuals with developmental disabilities in building independence and confidence in daily life. The position covers the San Jose area, including Santa Clara and North and East San Jose. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the role is described as part-time to full-time. The job is primarily field-based, with approximately 90% of time spent with clients and 10% on administration and documentation. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish. The company describes itself as a fast-growing social services organization with more than 10 offices across California. Founded in 2015, it emphasizes helping people grow and thrive. Team support, training, and career growth and advancement opportunities are offered. Compensation is $22 per hour.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
Able to work and commute in and around Santa Clara and North and East San Jose.
Able to pass a background check in accordance with state industry standards.
Computer literacy, including MS Word, email, and basic data entry.
Strong communication skills, dependability, and creative problem-solving ability.
Able to work independently in one-on-one client settings.
Able to work flexible hours and adapt to different client needs.
A patient, compassionate, dependable approach and commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

Coach clients in independent living skills, including cooking, budgeting, and hygiene.
Encourage, motivate, and support clients with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Help plan, create, and organize weekly goals and schedules suited to clients.
Document client progress through case notes and quarterly reports.
Spend approximately 90% of work time in the field with clients and 10% on administration and documentation.
Collaborate with program managers, regional center coordinators, and training staff.