Life Skills Coach

Spread Your Wings, LLC.•Palo Alto, CA

3h•$22 - $22•Hybrid

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 Mountain View & Palo Alto areas, requiring bilingual skills in English and Spanish. The role involves coaching clients on essential life skills, providing motivation and support, planning weekly goals, documenting progress, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Approximately 90% of the time will be spent in the field with clients, with 10% dedicated to administrative tasks and documentation.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Able to work and commute in and around the Mountain View and Palo Alto 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