Community Support Coach

Life Skills Coach / Community Support Professional
Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | $18-$20/hour | San Diego & Imperial Counties

Looking for a job where you can make a real difference in someone's life? Home of Guiding Hands is hiring compassionate, dependable people to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they build independence, learn new skills, and become active members of their communities.

• Help adults build everyday life skills and become more independent
• Support clients with budgeting, shopping, cooking, and household tasks
• Accompany clients to appointments, community activities, classes, and volunteer opportunities
• Encourage social connections and community involvement
• Help clients work toward personal goals and celebrate their successes
• Document progress and communicate with the support team
• Travel throughout San Diego or Imperial County to meet clients in their homes and community settings

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid California driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Good driving record with at least 2 years of driving experience
• Comfortable using email, text messages, and basic online systems
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, special needs, seniors, youth, or other vulnerable populations
• Volunteer, caregiving, education, behavioral health, or social services experience
• Experience navigating community resources like Social Security, Section 8, and Medi‑Cal is also a bonus
• Experience working with people with special needs (personal, volunteer, or paid) is a plus

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Paid training
• CPR/First Aid training provided
• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• Great experience for careers in social work, psychology, education, healthcare, human services, and behavioral health

Travel throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties to meet clients in their homes and community settings.

Home of Guiding Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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