Independent Living Skills (ILS) Coordinator
College Living Experience - Austin, TX
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College Living Experience (CLE) is seeking an Independent Living Skills Coordinator to lead CLE’s ILS programming, supervise staff, and support students in daily living, academics, and transition goals.
You will balance direct student services with administrative duties, mentor staff, coordinate services, and ensure accurate documentation and scheduling across CLE centers and community sites.
Qualifications
- 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.
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.
- Transport students to employment sites, internships, and other approved program-related locations.
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Job Type: Full-time, Salary
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $48,000-50,000
Work Environment: Community-based with regular engagement across student apartments, CLE centers, and community locations
Transportation: This role requires transporting students to approved program-related locations in accordance with organizational policies
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.
We are looking for someone who is patient, creative, and passionate about helping students reach their potential. Someone who enjoys mentoring, adapting their approach to different learning styles, and celebrating growth along the way. Candidates often come from backgrounds in education, behavioral support, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) roles, psychology, student support services, direct support services, or other fields supporting neurodiverse individuals. Experience working as an RBT or within the ABA field can translate well to this role, particularly for candidates who enjoy helping young adults build practical skills, increase independence, and apply strategies in real-world settings.
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.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring staff, coordinating services, and remaining actively engaged in student support. One day, you may be coaching students in daily living routines or problem-solving a student support challenge. On another day, you might be reviewing documentation, supervising ILS staff, adjusting schedules, or facilitating team meetings. Over time, your leadership helps ensure students receive consistent, high-quality independent living instruction while staff feel supported and guided. Your work directly impacts student independence, staff effectiveness, and program consistency.
Working at CLE means being part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization focused on real student outcomes.
- You lead with purpose. Your coordination supports student safety, independence, and growth.
- You mentor others. This role plays a key role in staff development and program quality.
- You stay connected to the students. Direct service remains a core part of the role.
- You collaborate across domains. ILS work integrates with academic, career, and social support.
- You help students build practical independence. For professionals coming from RBT, ABA, behavioral support, or direct-care backgrounds, this role offers an opportunity to apply those skills in a broader independent living and transition setting.
- 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
- This role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy leadership, organization, and hands-on involvement in student support.
- Successful ILS Coordinators are dependable, organized, strong communicators, and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with direct student engagement.
- Professionals with experience as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), ABA professionals, behavioral support staff, direct support professionals, special education staff, or similar roles may find their skills highly transferable to this position.
- Candidates who enjoy working with neurodiverse young adults and are ready to expand from direct behavioral support into broader life-skills programming, student advising, and team leadership may especially enjoy this opportunity.
- You balance direct student service with staff supervision and coordination
- You shape the quality and consistency of ILS programming
- You remain actively engaged in student support while leading a team
- You work in real-world environments where skills are practiced daily
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 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
This role includes travel between work sites and transporting students as needed.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Have at least one year of licensed driving experience
Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements
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