Life Skills Coach / Community Support Professional

Home of Guiding Hands; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Home of Guiding Hands in San Diego & East County SD is seeking a Life Skills Coach / Community Support Professional to work part-time in the community. You will help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build daily living skills and confidence to live more independently.

This hands-on role is community-based: you’ll coach individuals in their homes and in community settings, teach budgeting, meal planning, appointments, and personal safety while supporting ISP goals and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid California driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients in homes and community settings to develop life skills.
• Help clients budget, pay bills, grocery shop, plan meals, and manage money.
• Schedule medical and dental appointments and navigate resources.
• Assist with daily living tasks and community navigation to increase independence.
• Document progress and communicate with families and team.

Skills

Patient

Encouraging

Dependable

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Life Skills Coach / Community Support Professional

Job Category: Community Services

Requisition Number: LIFES001077

• Posted : August 24, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $20 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Life Skills Coach / Community Support Professional

Community Living Counselor

Home of Guiding Hands | San Diego & East County SD
Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Community-Based | $18-$20/hour

Make an impact by helping adults with disabilities build the skills and confidence to live more independently.

Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) is looking for compassionate, dependable individuals to work one-on-one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the community.

This is a hands-on, community-based role. Rather than providing traditional caregiving, you'll teach, coach, encourage, and support individuals as they work toward their personal goals and greater independence.

What You'll Do

Every client's goals are different, which means every day can look a little different. You'll meet with individuals in their homes and throughout the community and help them develop practical skills they can use in everyday life.

You may help someone:

• Learn how to budget, pay bills, and manage their money
• Plan meals, grocery shop, cook, and prepare food
• Schedule and access medical and dental appointments
• Learn laundry, cleaning, and household management
• Understand and navigate government benefits and community resources
• Build healthy relationships, boundaries, and personal safety skills
• Become more comfortable and confident navigating their community
• Work toward individualized goals that increase their independence

You'll Also Be Responsible For

• Scheduling, planning, and conducting visits with your assigned clients
• Working with each individual to develop meaningful goals based on their needs and interests
• Helping clients make progress toward their Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Preparing and updating semiannual ISP reports
• Scheduling and attending ISP meetings and advocating for the individual's needs, preferences, and goals
• Maintaining accurate and timely client documentation
• Communicating with families, service coordinators, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Traveling throughout San Diego or Imperial County to meet clients in their homes and other community locations

Who Would Be Great in This Role?

You don't need to have all the answers. We're looking for someone who is patient, encouraging, dependable, and genuinely enjoys helping others succeed.

If you're the type of person who enjoys teaching someone how to do something rather than simply doing it for them, this could be a great fit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your schedule and client responsibilities
• Comfortable completing required documentation and using email, online systems, and mobile applications
• Knowledge of community resources is a plus
• Valid California driver's license with a safe driving record
• Reliable transportation and required automobile insurance
• Ability to travel throughout your assigned service area
• Ability to meet required background clearance and training requirements

Why Home of Guiding Hands?

Since 1967, Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs help people live meaningful, fulfilling lives while building independence and staying connected to their communities.

This position is an opportunity to develop meaningful one-on-one relationships while helping individuals accomplish goals that can have a lasting impact on their everyday lives.

Help someone learn the skills today that can give them greater independence tomorrow.

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, protected veteran status, qualified disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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