Job Title: Independent Living Coordinator (W-2, Full-Time)
Job Title: Independent Living Coordinator (W-2, Full-Time)
Location: Hollywood, CA Schedule: Full-Time | Tues – Saturday or Sun – Thurs; 2pm – 11pm (with two 15 minutes and a half hour break) Compensation: Competitive, based on experience Reports To: Clinical Leadership / Program Director
Position Summary
The Independent Living Coordinator (ILC) plays a critical role in supporting residents in a sober living and transitional recovery environment. This position focuses on helping clients develop daily living skills, maintain structure and accountability, and progress toward employment, independence, and sustained recovery.
The ILC serves as a bridge between clinical treatment and independent functioning, providing hands-on support with housing logistics, routines, employment readiness, medication facilitation, and basic programming while reinforcing program expectations and recovery-oriented behaviors.
Key Responsibilities
Sober Living Operations & Client Support
Assist with room assignments, move-ins, and move-outs
Track resident census, attendance, and basic compliance
Support residents in maintaining clean, organized living spaces
Help implement and monitor house schedules, routines, and expectations
Communicate observations and concerns to clinical and leadership staff
Get clients grocery cards weekly
Independent Living Skill Development
Assist residents with computer use, email setup, resumes, online applications, and job searches
Support residents in identifying employment, volunteer, and vocational opportunities
Help residents access community resources (benefits, transportation, basic services)
Encourage development of time-management, responsibility, and self-advocacy skills
Medication & Daily Structure Support
Facilitate and monitor medication administration support in accordance with program policy (non-clinical)
Assist residents in developing daily routines that support recovery and stability
Provide reminders and structure around appointments, obligations, and responsibilities
Programming & Engagement
Help create and facilitate basic structured activities and life-skills programming
Support recreational, vocational, or recovery-oriented groups as assigned
Encourage appropriate peer engagement and pro-social behavior
Collaboration & Documentation
Maintain accurate logs and basic documentation as required
Communicate consistently with clinical staff regarding resident progress or concerns
Model professional boundaries, ethical conduct, and recovery-oriented behavior
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in psychology, social work, or related field preferred
Experience working in sober living, residential treatment, case management, or supportive housing strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple residents and tasks
Comfortable assisting with computers, job applications, and basic administrative tasks
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while offering supportive, compassionate guidance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to pass background check and drug screening
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in recovery services, behavioral health, or peer support
Familiarity with employment resources, vocational programs, or community services
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Lived experience in recovery (not required, but welcomed if appropriate boundaries are maintained)