Career Coach for Young Adults with Autism (Part-Time)

College Living Experience (CLE) in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking multiple part-time Career Development Instructors to support young adults in all aspects of their career journey through one-on-one instruction, small group workshops, and community-based career exploration outings. The ideal candidate has experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum or with similar learning differences, along with a background in job development or career coaching. In this role, you’ll help students build resumes, prepare for interviews, explore career interests, and connect with local employers for internships or job opportunities. Strong networking skills are essential, as is the ability to foster meaningful partnerships in the community. This position requires regular travel between worksites. A reliable means of transportation is necessary.

College Living Experience - CLE | Post-Secondary Supports

https://experiencecle.com

At College Living Experience (CLE) you will:

Make an Impact:
CLE is a comprehensive transitional support program for young adults diagnosed with Autism, AD/HD, and/or learning disabilities. Our students are working towards living independent adult lives and they wouldn’t be able to meet this goal without the support of individuals like you.

Learn and Grow:
Though we come together to support our students, we also prioritize staff development as a part of our core commitments. We provide regular opportunities to learn from each other and engage in conversations about best practices and individualized approaches to learning.

Collaborate:
We’re a team! We operate in four different domains (academic, career development, social skills, and independent living), but we engage in regular communication, problem solving, brainstorming, and cross-curricular planning. We are dedicated to building an inclusive team that sustains a welcoming community for sharing our diverse perspectives and strengths.

As a Career Development Instructor, you will:

• Reviewing career assessment results (such as the Greenwood Assessment) with students to identify strengths, interests, and areas for professional growth.
• Collaborating with students to develop clear, functional career goals, measure progress, and provide ongoing job coaching tailored to their needs.
• Working with students individually and in small group settings to foster confidence, independence, and readiness for the workplace.
• Supporting students enrolled in certificate programs or participating in community-based workshops.
• Assisting with the development of resumes and cover letters, job applications, and interview preparation using both traditional methods and digital tools.
• Writing daily meeting summary notes to track student interactions and progress.
• Building and maintaining a network of internship, volunteer, and job placement opportunities through active outreach to local and regional employers.
• Collaborating with fellow instructors, case managers, and program staff to ensure coordinated support and shared insight into each student’s journey.
• Adapting coaching strategies to align with individual learning styles, barriers to employment, and unique career interests.
• Engaging with community organizations, workforce partners, and businesses to strengthen employment pipelines and promote program visibility.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• career/job coaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Availability on Saturday, including some weekday. Business Hours.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid Sick time off
• Vision insurance