College Living Experience of San Diego LLC
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$19 - $23 / HOUR
The Career Coach supports neurodiverse young adults in exploring career interests, developing job readiness skills, and securing internships or employment. This includes building resumes, preparing students for interviews, and establishing partnerships with local employers.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field, with a preference for two years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals. A valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience are required for transporting students.
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.
This position is especially rewarding for individuals who enjoy building supportive relationships, solving real-world challenges alongside students, and helping young adults gain confidence as they navigate college and adulthood.
Market context
In California, academic and career coaching roles for young adults with autism are often driven by demand for individualized transition support, especially in school-to-work and independent-living settings. Competition can be strong because employers often prefer candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree, experience with neurodiverse individuals, and a valid driver’s license for student transportation. If you are considering applying, compare the driving requirement, flexible scheduling, and benefits like dental, vision, retirement, and paid sick time against the hourly range. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time reviewing the full description.
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