Career Coach Young Adults with Autism; Part-Time

Description Career Coach Young Adult Transition Program

Job Type: Part-time

Hours: 12-15 hours per week, during business hours

Pay: $18–$20 per hour

Work Location: In person

Help neurodiverse college students build confidence, meaningful relationships, and real-world social skills.

Are you looking for a job where your work truly matters, every day is different, and you get to be part of a fun and supportive community?

College Living Experience (CLE) is a comprehensive college support program for neurodiverse young adults, including students with autism, ADHD, and learning differences.

Students attend local colleges while receiving individualized support in academic success, career development, social engagement, and independent living skills. Through mentorship, coaching, and real-world learning experiences, our team helps students build the skills needed to live independently and pursue meaningful adult lives.

We are seeking a Career Coach to support students as they explore career interests, develop job readiness skills, and gain experience through internships and employment opportunities.

In this role, you will work closely with students to help them build resumes, prepare for interviews, identify career goals, and develop the confidence needed to navigate the workplace. A key part of this position involves building relationships with local employers and community partners to create internship and job opportunities for students.

The ideal candidate has experience working with neurodiverse individuals or individuals with learning differences, along with a background in career development, job coaching, workforce development, or job placement.

• Every day is different. You’ll spend time mentoring students, helping them build practical life skills, and exploring the community together.
• You get to see real growth. Watching students gain confidence and independence is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
• You can be creative in how you engage students. Staff often turn their own hobbies and interests into activities that help students connect and grow.
• You get paid to do fun things in the community. From local events to game nights to karaoke, supporting students often means joining them in the activities they enjoy.
• You’re part of a supportive team. CLE teams value collaboration, flexibility, and recognizing the strengths each person brings to the work.

• Review career assessment results (such as the Greenwood Assessment) with students to identify strengths, interests, and career pathways
• Work with students to develop clear career goals and measurable progress plans
• Provide individualized job coaching to support workplace readiness and professional development
  
  Support students participating in certificate programs or community-based career workshops

• Assist students with resume development, cover letters, and job applications
• Provide interview preparation and job search coaching
• Teach professional communication and workplace expectations
• Support students in developing confidence and independence in professional environments

• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify internship and employment opportunities
• Develop partnerships with community organizations, workforce programs, and businesses
• Identify volunteer, internship, and job placement opportunities for students
• Promote CLE students as strong candidates within the local workforce community

• Maintain documentation of student sessions and progress in Best Notes
• Communicate regularly with the Supervisor regarding student progress or concerns
• Collaborate with CLE staff across program areas to support holistic student development

This role is a great fit for individuals who enjoy mentoring young adults and helping others build independence. Many successful Life Skills Coaches and Resident Advisors at CLE come from backgrounds such as:

• Psychology
• Social work
• Education or special education
• Counseling
• Behavioral health or ABA therapy
• Student…