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About the Role
The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and direct support for CLE’s Independent Living Skills programming. This role oversees ILS instruction, supports student development across daily living domains, supervises ILS staff, and ensures consistent documentation, scheduling, and program quality. This position balances direct service to students with administrative and supervisory responsibilities, supporting both student outcomes and staff development.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and participate in Independent Living Skills instruction, including meal planning and preparation, household organization, financial instruction, and self-care
- Provide instruction, consultation, and coaching to students in life skills such as conflict resolution, self-monitoring, and time management
- Use individualized coaching, prompting, modeling, reinforcement, and skill-building strategies to support student independence
- Adapt instruction and support strategies based on individual student needs, strengths, and learning styles
- Assist students with medication routines and, when appropriate, support prescription refill coordination
- Facilitate student transportation needs for social, recreational, medical, and daily living activities, promoting public transportation when appropriate
- Serve as an advisor to assigned students, including weekly coaching sessions and ongoing communication
- Act as a liaison between students, families, funding sources, and CLE staff
- Prepare reports, attend meetings, and ensure accurate sharing of student progress information
- Supervise ILS staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing coaching
- Review and ensure timely, accurate completion of student progress notes and inventories
- Hold weekly ILS team meetings to address program needs, problem-solve challenges, and support staff development
- Participate actively in all-staff meetings to share student updates and recommendations
- Complete CLE student progress inventories and review staff-completed inventories for accuracy and timeliness
- Schedule ILS staff and student support as requested, balancing direct service and administrative needs
- Ensure compliance with documentation standards and organizational policies
- Use required technology platforms (email, scheduling systems, documentation tools) to support program operations
- Transport students to employment sites, internships, volunteer placements, and other approved program-related locations
- Follow all organizational transportation policies, including safe driving practices and documentation requirements
- Support community-based learning and engagement opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, or a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant experience working with special needs students
- Experience supporting neurodivergent young adults strongly preferred
- Experience supervising staff or leading programs preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Have at least one year of licensed driving experience
- Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements
Skills
- Life Skills Programming
- Student Support
- Staff Supervision
- Program Coordination
- Documentation
- Scheduling
- Program Quality Assurance
- Mentoring
- Adaptable Instruction
- Coaching
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Organization
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Safe Driving Practices
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Community-based
Experience Level
- 3 years of relevant experience working with special needs students
- 1 year of licensed driving experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $48,000-50,000
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
About the Company
- College Living Experience (CLE) is a comprehensive post-secondary transition program supporting young adults diagnosed with autism, AD/HD, and learning differences.
- Students receive individualized support across academics, career development, social skills, and independent living as they prepare for adult independence.
- Working at CLE means being part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization focused on real student outcomes.