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 San Jose & Surrounding areas, requiring bilingual skills (English/Spanish). The role involves coaching clients on building independent living skills, encouraging and supporting them, planning weekly goals, and documenting progress. Approximately 90% of the time will be spent in the field with clients, and 10% on administrative tasks.
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
- Behavioral health experience
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
- Company sponsors medical insurance (for employee only)
- Company sponsors $25k life insurance for full time
- Earn vacation time off
- Earn sick time off
- Get paid time and a half (1 1/2) for working on a company recognized holiday
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
