Social Coach (Part-time)

College Living Experience of San Diego LLC•San Diego, CA

6d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

College Living Experience (CLE) is seeking a Part-time Social Coach for their Young Adult Transition Program. This role involves helping neurodiverse college students build confidence, meaningful relationships, and real-world social skills. Unlike traditional teaching methods, social coaching at CLE occurs in everyday settings such as apartments, coffee shops, college campuses, community events, restaurants, and hiking trails. The coaching sessions are designed to be friendly, engaging, and collaborative, focusing on developing skills for relationship building, navigating social situations, and community comfort. Responsibilities can include helping students plan for campus events, practicing conversation skills in the community, or facilitating group activities. The students are a diverse group with various interests, and a key aspect of the role is helping them connect with these interests while fostering friendships and social confidence.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license
Have at least one year of licensed driving experience
Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build supportive relationships while encouraging student independence
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals or young adults preferred

Responsibilities

Meet with assigned students for weekly one-on-one social coaching sessions (typically one hour)
Build rapport with students while supporting the development of social confidence and relationship skills
Help students recognize social challenges and practice strategies for navigating real-world interactions
Support students in learning how to engage reciprocally in conversations and relationships
Encourage participation in community events, campus activities, and social opportunities
Navigate the community with students to practice social and communication skills in real-life settings
Facilitate social activities, group outings, and peer engagement opportunities
Support students in exploring interests and building friendships
Provide transportation to and from social activities or events when needed
Write summary notes following coaching sessions and submit documentation by the end of the day
Communicate student progress or concerns with the Director and CLE team
Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the Director (individual or group)
Collaborate with CLE staff across program areas to support student growth and development