Part-Time Field-Based Life Skills Coach (Bilingual)

Spread Your Wings Inc; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$21 per hour

Flexible part-time schedule

Team support and growth opportunities

Job summary

Spread Your Wings, LLC. – ILS Services is seeking a Part-Time Life Skills Mentor/Coach to support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving independence and confidence in daily living.

The role covers the Salinas area with 10–15 hours per week, requiring bilingual English/Spanish communication, reliable transportation, and field-based coaching. You will document progress and collaborate with program staff.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Able to commute in and around the Santa Cruz area.
• Pass background check (state standards).
• Computer literacy: MS Word, email, data entry.

Responsibilities

• Coach clients on independent living skills (e.g., cooking, budgeting, hygiene).
• Encourage and support clients with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Dependable

Creative problem-solving

Flexible hours

Independent work

Tools

MS Word

Email

Data entry

Job description

Spread Your Wings, LLC. – ILS Services is seeking a Part-Time Life Skills Mentor/Coach to support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving independence and confidence in daily living.

The role covers the Salinas area with 10–15 hours per week, requiring bilingual English/Spanish communication, reliable transportation, and field-based coaching. You will document progress and collaborate with program staff.