Social Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time, exempt 

Location: Monterey, CA 

Salary: $70,400

Work Environment: In-person, community-based and office-based settings 

Transportation: Requires transporting students to approved program-related activities 

Are You Looking for a Leadership Role Focused on Social Skill Development? 

College Living Experience (CLE) is a comprehensive post-secondary transition program supporting young adults with autism, AD/HD, and learning differences as they prepare for independent adulthood. Students receive individualized support in social development, academics, career preparation, and independent living. 

The Social Coordinator plays a key leadership role by overseeing social skills programming, supervising social coaches, and providing direct social skills instruction to students. This role blends program coordination, staff supervision, and hands-on student engagement in both individual and group settings. 

This role combines creativity, supervision, and direct student support. 

One day, you may be coordinating social events, supervising social coaches, or leading a group of students on a hiking trip or community outing. . On another day, you might be providing direct coaching, collaborating with colleagues across departments, or meeting with families to review student progress. Your work directly shapes the social experience and community culture for students. 

Why People Love Working at CLE 

Working at CLE means being part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization. 

• You make a meaningful impact on student confidence and community belonging. 
• You lead and mentor social coaching staff. 
• You collaborate across academic, career, and independent living teams. 
• You’re supported by structured communication and shared problem-solving. 

What You’ll Do 

Program Coordination & Leadership 

• Coordinate social skills programming and lead a team of Social Coaches 
• Interview, hire, supervise, and assign caseloads to Social Coaches 
• Develop and oversee group curricula and social skills programming 
• Maintain relationships with graduate programs for externship opportunities 

Direct Student Support 

• Provide individual and group social skills instruction across settings including student apartments, community locations, CLE offices, and workplaces 
• Engage students in planning and executing social events based on interests 
• Serve as a role model for effective communication, problem-solving, and professionalism 

Collaboration & Documentation 

• Collaborate with ILS, Career Development, and Academic teams to align social goals 
• Maintain accurate records of student participation and progress 
• Prepare and present social skills progress reports for students and families 
• Participate in team meetings and facilitate social goal setting 

Who Thrives in This Role 

• This role is a strong fit for professionals who are creative, organized, and confident in leading others. 
• Successful Social Coordinators are strong communicators who enjoy mentoring staff while remaining actively engaged with students. 

What Makes This Role Unique 

• You combine leadership and direct student engagement 
• You shape the social culture of the program 
• You supervise and develop social coaching staff 
• Teaching happens in real-life settings, not a classroom
• Every day brings new challenges and variety  
• You’re part of a team that collaborates and supports one another 

Benefits Include: 

• Health insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Life insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Paid time off 

Requirements Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, behavior analysis, social services, or a related field 
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with autism or related disabilities 
• Experience supervising staff or leading programs preferred 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

Transportation Requirements 

• Valid driver’s license with at least one year of licensed driving experience 
• Ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements