Life Skills Coach at Cypress Independent Living Services San Jose, CA
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Social Work
Community Health
Job Description
Job Description
Pay Range: $23.50 - $25.00 Per Hour (Dependent Upon Experience)
Are you friendly, outgoing and caring individual looking for a new opportunity to help change lives? We are looking to add new Life Skills Coaches to our amazing team! We are Cypress Independent Living Services, Inc., one of the largest independent providers of services to Intellectually Disabled Adults and Seniors in the Bay area. Our services are goal oriented and are driven by the philosophy that the more independent individuals are in their daily lives, the more successful they will be.
Job DescriptionA Life Skills Coach (LSC) works with and supports individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the places they live and work. LSC's perform their jobs out in the community.
- A PARTNER - assisting individuals to lead independent lives, participate in and contribute to the community.
- A TEACHER - finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills and provide them with information to make the best choices for themselves.
- An AMBASSADOR - to the individuals community, encouraging others to interact with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities as neighbors, friends, and co-workers.
- An ADVOCATE - supporting individuals to exercise their rights and responsibilities.
- A SUPPORTER - seeking to understand the likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams of individuals they support and working with them as they make progress toward their life goals.
All of the roles that you play have a common focus on supporting individuals to live the kind of lives they choose. The LSC is a Partner, Teacher, Ambassador, Advocate, and Supporter. The job of the LSC carries a unique responsibility
- Unlike a parent, legal guardian, or conservator, the LSC does not have the authority to make important life decisions for individuals they work for and with. Instead, the individuals themselves, with the help of LSC, parents, legal guardians, conservators and service coordinators as appropriate, make decisions about their own lives.
- Full time, Part time and flexible schedules available
- On-the-Job Training, Mentoring, and Support
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision for Full-Time Employees
- Fulfill your desire to Make a Difference!
- Friendly, outgoing and reliable individual
- Experience working with our client population is preferred, but not required
- At least 21 years of age or older
- As 99% of this job is performed out in the community, a reliable vehicle with updated inspection and proof of full insurance coverage
- Must provide proof of acceptable driving record
- Note:
A DUI on record will not be accepted. Employee must continue to maintain an acceptable driving record during their employment.
- Direct Care, Management, Marketing, Finance, Public Relations.. explore them all while being aligned with a great purpose.
APPLY NOW! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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