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About Bill Wilson Center:
Bill Wilson Center provides services to children, youth, young adults, and families in Santa Clara County. Additionally, we reach clients through our street outreach and crisis line programs. Bill Wilson Center programs focus on housing, mental health care, supportive services, and advocacy. Bill Wilson Center is committed to working with the community to ensure that every youth has access to the range of services needed to grow to be healthy and self-sufficient adults. A key component of Bill Wilson Center's philosophy encompasses a strength-based approach to improving the lives of the youth and young families in our communities. Bill Wilson Center has been providing services to runaway and homeless youth since 1973. Join us and become a difference maker at Bill Wilson Center!
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) Life Skills Coach plays a crucial role in supporting youth in residential transitional housing programs by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical instruction to help them achieve self-sufficiency and stability. This role involves working closely with and engaging foster youth to develop essential life skills, set personal goals, and navigate the challenges of transitioning to independent living. This role will primarily be supporting up to 6 male foster youth in the assigned transitional house.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in orientation of youth in the home and program.
- Assess for life skills, and plan and develop youth progress plans.
- Provide ongoing consultation and feedback to youth’s life skills development progress, and adjust progress plans as needed.
- Provide life skills coaching, supervision, and care for youth in THPP.
- Provide resources, handouts, flyers, educational pamphlets to youth based on need.
- Serve as an appropriate role model for youth.
- Build rapport with clients, practice trauma informed care and practice culturally humility.
- Provide individual and group support to residents as needed, as well as group activities such as cooking classes, employment support and prep, education navigation, conflict management, budgeting, self-advocacy, and developing other life skills.
- Complete daily documentation in AWARDS of youth interactions, 1:1 sessions, and client issues/progress.
- Ensure safety of youth clients in the house.
- Conduct room searches and confiscate unauthorized items as needed
- Maintain and dispense appropriate medications, and document on the Medication Administration Records.
- Prompt youth for attending school, work, and other appointments/activities as scheduled.
- Promote youth bonding by planning and leading recreational activities.
- Facilitate conflict mediations amongst residents as needed.
- Must be able to communicate effectively (oral and written), get along with coworkers, clients, and community partners, and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.
- Collaborates with other staff and stakeholders to support clients by designing relevant life skills support and education that will allow clients to address current issues or challenges.
- Prepare bedrooms for new youth intakes.
- Manage organization of the home and shared spaces (kitchen, living room, dining area, etc.)
- If on duty, conduct curfew checks and house security checks each night, and document each client’s whereabouts.
- Enforce and monitor for house rule violations and take action as necessary per program protocols.
- Gives instructions to clients regarding desirable health and personal habits.
- Support program structure, communicate with clients if structure is not being followed, follow-up with consistency and as appropriate.
- Assist the youth in maintaining the house by encouraging youth’s chore completion, notifying supervisor or Facilities Manager of any facility maintenance needs immediately, and ensuring the home is in good living condition.
- Attend agency and program meetings as appropriate.
- Promote safety and conduct regularly scheduled disaster drills with clients.
- Communicate and collaborate with case managers, house monitors, other support staff, and supervisors in regards to each youth’s progress, challenge areas, program compliance, house dynamics, and any other notable happenings with the youth.
- Input client data into computer system.
- Arrive to the shift on time prepared to engage youth in life skills development.
- Participate in agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activities and initiatives.
- Attend and complete required and assigned trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university plus two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with culturally diverse youth required.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification required (or complete within 30 days of hire). Valid California driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle with current insurance that can be used for company business. Fingerprinting/background check as required by the Department of Justice and/or Title XXII regulations. TB test required.
- Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Internet research skills are a plus.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English highly desired.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts as required for reporting.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to clean or help the youth clean their space including laundry, vacuuming, and using cleaning chemicals to clean kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
Work Environment:
- Work environment consists of office work, working in the THPP home, and traveling between sites.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary Range:
$24.00-$26.00 per hr.
Employee Benefits & Perks:
We offer a generous compensation package for full-time employees that includes the following:
- 4 Weeks Accrued PTO
- 14 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
- 401 (K) Retirement Plan
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Upward Career Mobility
- Discounts and Savings through Tickets At Work and LifeMart
EEO:
Bill Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
About Bill Wilson Center:
Bill Wilson Center provides services to children, youth, young adults, and families in Santa Clara County. Additionally, we reach clients through our street outreach and crisis line programs. Bill Wilson Center programs focus on housing, mental health care, supportive services, and advocacy. Bill Wilson Center is committed to working with the community to ensure that every youth has access to the range of services needed to grow to be healthy and self-sufficient adults. A key component of Bill Wilson Center's philosophy encompasses a strength-based approach to improving the lives of the youth and young families in our communities. Bill Wilson Center has been providing services to runaway and homeless youth since 1973. Join us and become a difference maker at Bill Wilson Center!
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) Life Skills Coach plays a crucial role in supporting youth in residential transitional housing programs by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical instruction to help them achieve self-sufficiency and stability. This role involves working closely with and engaging foster youth to develop essential life skills, set personal goals, and navigate the challenges of transitioning to independent living. This role will primarily be supporting up to 6 male foster youth in the assigned transitional house.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in orientation of youth in the home and program.
- Assess for life skills, and plan and develop youth progress plans.
- Provide ongoing consultation and feedback to youth’s life skills development progress, and adjust progress plans as needed.
- Provide life skills coaching, supervision, and care for youth in THPP.
- Provide resources, handouts, flyers, educational pamphlets to youth based on need.
- Serve as an appropriate role model for youth.
- Build rapport with clients, practice trauma informed care and practice culturally humility.
- Provide individual and group support to residents as needed, as well as group activities such as cooking classes, employment support and prep, education navigation, conflict management, budgeting, self-advocacy, and developing other life skills.
- Complete daily documentation in AWARDS of youth interactions, 1:1 sessions, and client issues/progress.
- Ensure safety of youth clients in the house.
- Conduct room searches and confiscate unauthorized items as needed
- Maintain and dispense appropriate medications, and document on the Medication Administration Records.
- Prompt youth for attending school, work, and other appointments/activities as scheduled.
- Promote youth bonding by planning and leading recreational activities.
- Facilitate conflict mediations amongst residents as needed.
- Must be able to communicate effectively (oral and written), get along with coworkers, clients, and community partners, and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.
- Collaborates with other staff and stakeholders to support clients by designing relevant life skills support and education that will allow clients to address current issues or challenges.
- Prepare bedrooms for new youth intakes.
- Manage organization of the home and shared spaces (kitchen, living room, dining area, etc.)
- If on duty, conduct curfew checks and house security checks each night, and document each client’s whereabouts.
- Enforce and monitor for house rule violations and take action as necessary per program protocols.
- Gives instructions to clients regarding desirable health and personal habits.
- Support program structure, communicate with clients if structure is not being followed, follow-up with consistency and as appropriate.
- Assist the youth in maintaining the house by encouraging youth’s chore completion, notifying supervisor or Facilities Manager of any facility maintenance needs immediately, and ensuring the home is in good living condition.
- Attend agency and program meetings as appropriate.
- Promote safety and conduct regularly scheduled disaster drills with clients.
- Communicate and collaborate with case managers, house monitors, other support staff, and supervisors in regards to each youth’s progress, challenge areas, program compliance, house dynamics, and any other notable happenings with the youth.
- Input client data into computer system.
- Arrive to the shift on time prepared to engage youth in life skills development.
- Participate in agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activities and initiatives.
- Attend and complete required and assigned trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university plus two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with culturally diverse youth required.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification required (or complete within 30 days of hire). Valid California driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle with current insurance that can be used for company business. Fingerprinting/background check as required by the Department of Justice and/or Title XXII regulations. TB test required.
- Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Internet research skills are a plus.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English highly desired.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts as required for reporting.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to clean or help the youth clean their space including laundry, vacuuming, and using cleaning chemicals to clean kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
Work Environment:
- Work environment consists of office work, working in the THPP home, and traveling between sites.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary Range:
$24.00-$26.00 per hr.
Employee Benefits & Perks:
We offer a generous compensation package for full-time employees that includes the following:
- 4 Weeks Accrued PTO
- 14 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
- 401 (K) Retirement Plan
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Upward Career Mobility
- Discounts and Savings through Tickets At Work and LifeMart
EEO:
Bill Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in skills coach jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services, or a related field
- Experience facilitating individual or group coaching sessions in a professional setting
- Proficiency with case management or learning management systems
- Knowledge of career development frameworks and adult learning principles
- Certification such as ICF, GCDF, or a workforce development credential preferred
- Strong ability to build rapport with diverse populations across skill levels
Tips for Your Skills Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume to coaching outcomes
Hiring managers for skills coach roles want to see measurable participant outcomes, not just program descriptions. Quantify completion rates, skill gains, or employment placements from past cohorts. Generic learning and development bullets won't stand out the way results-driven coaching examples do.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists skills coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your coaching methodology explicitly
Many skills coach postings screen for specific frameworks like motivational interviewing, strengths-based coaching, or competency-based assessment. Name the methodologies you use in your resume and cover letter, not just the populations you've worked with.
Target postings by funding source or sector
Skills coach roles in workforce development, community colleges, and corporate settings have different priorities and jargon. Align your application language to the sector: grant-funded nonprofit roles value equity and case management, while corporate roles prioritize performance metrics and business alignment.
Prepare a portfolio of coaching artifacts
Bring evidence to interviews: a sample coaching plan, a needs assessment tool you've built, or a curriculum outline you've facilitated. Skills coach candidates who can show actual work product move further than those who only describe their experience verbally.
Negotiate scope, not just title or benefits
When you receive an offer, ask about caseload size, coaching hours versus administrative duties, and access to assessment tools. These factors directly affect your ability to do the job well and are often negotiable at the offer stage before you accept.
Skills Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most skills coachs?
Kindly Direct Care, Reach Services, and Sofive Soccer Centers are hiring the most skills coachs right now, with openings concentrated in California, New Jersey, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in workforce development organizations, community college systems, and corporate learning and development teams.
How many skills coach jobs are remote?
About 6% of skills coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles most common in corporate upskilling programs and technology-focused bootcamps. Roles tied to in-person cohort delivery, community workforce centers, or high-touch case management tend to require an on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a skills coach?
Start by earning a degree in counseling, education, social work, or a related field, then build direct experience facilitating coaching or training with adults. Pursue a recognized credential such as an ICF certification or the Global Career Development Facilitator designation to strengthen your candidacy. Gaining experience in workforce development programs, community colleges, or corporate learning teams is the most common path into full-time roles.
How do you get hired as a skills coach with little experience?
Focus on volunteer or contract coaching work first: facilitating job readiness workshops, mentoring through a nonprofit, or supporting a career center gives you concrete experience to cite. Employers in workforce development and community-based programs often hire candidates with strong interpersonal skills and relevant lived experience alongside limited formal credentials, especially when you can show a coaching mindset and familiarity with the population they serve.
What does the skills coach interview process look like?
Most skills coach interviews include a phone screen followed by a panel or in-person interview with a hiring manager and program staff. You'll typically be asked behavioral questions about how you've handled resistant participants, measured progress, or adapted your approach for different learners. Many employers also ask you to deliver a short mock coaching session or present a sample coaching plan to demonstrate your facilitation skills directly.
Where can I find and apply to skills coach jobs?
You can find and apply to skills coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to openings as soon as they're posted.
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