Career Development Coordinator bei College Living Experience - Monterey, CA

Description

College Living Experience (CLE) in Monterey, California is currently seeking a full-time Career Development Coordinator. You play a key role in helping students identify their strengths, interests, and career goals while developing the skills needed to thrive in the workplace. This position supports students through vocational assessments, individualized employment instruction, and on-site job coaching. You’ll also collaborate closely with employers and community partners to create meaningful internship, volunteer, and employment opportunities that align with student goals.

This is a hands-on, student-facing role that blends instruction, coaching, and professional networking to prepare young adults for independent and fulfilling careers.

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 Coordinator you will:

• Lead and support a team of Career Coaches, providing supervision, training, and regular feedback to ensure program consistency and quality.
• Conduct interest inventories and vocational evaluations to identify each student’s unique strengths and instructional needs.
• Develop and track functional career goals, documenting progress in CLE’s student database.
• Provide direct instruction and job coaching in real-world settings such as internships, part-time jobs, and volunteer placements.
• Teach workplace readiness skills including professionalism, communication, and work ethics.
• Support students in financial literacy and independent living skills, using CLE’s financial curriculum.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and community organizations to expand employment and volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal staff, families, and outside agencies (e.g., vocational rehabilitation) to support student career pathways.
• Facilitate small group workshops and individual sessions on topics like budgeting, workplace expectations, and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in BestNotes and participate in staff meetings for ongoing training and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience supporting young adults with learning differences, executive functioning challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) principles is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to serve as a positive role model and foster an encouraging, inclusive learning environment.