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Resident Advisor/ Life Skills Coach 

Young Adult Transition Program | Housing Stipend

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person – Rockville, MD

Total Compensation Value : approximately $50,000 annually, including employer-provided housing support. 

College Living Experience

This role requires living in the same apartment community as CLE students while maintaining your own private apartment. 

Help neurodiverse college students build independence, confidence, and real-world life skills.

Are you looking for a job where your work truly matters, every day is different, and you get to be part of a fun and supportive community?

College Living Experience (CLE) is seeking a Resident Advisor to join our Rockville team. In this role, you’ll mentor neurodiverse college students as they build the skills and confidence needed for independent adulthood while pursuing college and career goals. It is an essential role supporting students in their apartments and problem-solving on the unique challenges of adulting. 

This is a role where meaningful work and everyday life blend together. One day you might be helping a student plan meal or organize their apartment. Another day, you might be out in the community attending an event, organizing a game night, or helping students explore new activities in the area.

Our students are a wonderfully diverse group of people — video game aficionados, artists, creative writers, craft enthusiasts, pizza and taco connoisseurs, karaoke fans, and students discovering new interests for the first time. A big part of the role is helping students connect with those interests and build a community around them. This role is ideal for someone early in their career or for someone looking to build experience in education, psychology, counseling, disability services, or student life. We are also open to flexible scheduling for graduate students who are looking to gain hands-on experience while pursuing advanced studies.

Why People Love Working at CLE

Working at CLE means being part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping students reach meaningful milestones in their lives.

Staff support students across four key areas of development:

• Every day is different. You’ll spend time mentoring students, helping them build practical life skills, and exploring the community together.
• You get to see real growth. Watching students gain confidence and independence is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
• You can be creative in how you engage students. Staff often turn their own hobbies and interests into activities that help students connect and grow.
• You get paid to do fun things in the community. From local events to game nights to karaoke, supporting students often means joining them in the activities they enjoy.
• You’re part of a supportive team. CLE teams value collaboration, flexibility, and recognizing the strengths each person brings to the work.

Resident Advisor/Life Skills Coach mentor students as they develop independence in daily living, social engagement, and community life. They help students develop routines, strengthen life skills, and gain confidence navigating everyday situations.

Much of the work takes place in real-world environments such as apartment communities, grocery stores, campus events, and local activities where students practice the skills needed for independent adulthood.

In this role, you will work directly with students in their apartment community and throughout the surrounding area, helping them practice and apply the skills needed for independent adulthood.

Resident Advisors collaborate closely with CLE staff across academic, career, social, and independent living domains to support student growth and success.

What You’ll Do 

Student Mentorship & Life Skills Coaching

• Provide life skills coaching and independent living skills instruction in areas such as cooking, budgeting, organization, and daily routines
• Coaching students on independent living skills such as meal planning, organization, budgeting, and self-care routines
• Helping students develop tools for time management, problem solving, and navigating adult responsibilities
• Meeting regularly with assigned students to provide mentorship and guidance
• Supporting students in building positive relationships and participating in community activities
• Conducting regular check-ins to support student well-being and help resolve roommate or community concerns
• Assisting students in managing routines such as medication reminders and appointment planning

Community Engagement & Social Development

• Facilitate social activities, group outings, and community engagement opportunities
• Support students in building friendships and developing meaningful community connections
•  Supporting occasional social activities, outings, and transportation needs 

Student Support & Well-Being

• Support students in managing medication routines and refill coordination
• Participate in an evening and weekend on-call rotation to support student well-being and safety

Documentation & Team Collaboration

• Maintain student documentation including progress notes and independent living skills inventories
• Communicate regularly with CLE staff, families, and program partners regarding student progress
• Collaborate with colleagues across program areas to support holistic student development
• Maintaining documentation of student progress and collaborating with the CLE team during planning meetings 

On-Call and Schedule Expectations

Resident Advisors participate in an evening and weekend on-call rotation to support students outside of regular hours.

On-call responsibilities may include:

• Responding to student needs or emergencies
• Supporting healthcare or safety situations
• Coordinating emergency transportation if needed
• Providing occasional overnight support when necessary
• Ensuring students are prepared with basic emergency plans and safety procedures

Living Arrangement

Resident Advisors live in the same apartment community as CLE students in Rockville to support the residential student environment.

Resident Advisors are in a private apartment within the same community as CLE students in Rockville.

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is a great fit for individuals who enjoy mentoring young adults and helping others build independence.

Many successful Life Skills Coaches and Resident Advisors at CLE come from backgrounds such as:

• Psychology
• Social work
• Education or special education
• Counseling
• Behavioral health or ABA therapy
• Student affairs or residential life

This position is especially rewarding for individuals who enjoy building supportive relationships, solving real-world challenges alongside students, and helping young adults gain confidence as they navigate college and adulthood.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Work directly with college students in real-life settings rather than a clinic or classroom
• Support students attending local colleges while building independence in their community
• Combine mentorship, life skills coaching, and community engagement
• Join a collaborative team supporting students across academic, career, social, and independent living domains
• Receive a housing stipend while living in the student apartment community

Benefits include:

• Monthly housing stipend for staff living in the student apartment community
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

About College Living Experience

College Living Experience (CLE) is a comprehensive support program for young adults diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and learning differences.

Students attend local colleges while receiving individualized support in:

• College Support

• Career development 

• Social Skills

• Independent living skills

Students live in integrated apartment communities while attending college, allowing them to practice real-world independence while receiving mentorship and coaching from CLE staff.

Transportation Requirements

This role includes travel between work sites and transporting students as needed.

Applicants must:

• Possess a valid driver’s license  

• Have at least one year of licensed driving experience  

• Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field  

• Two years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals or young adults preferred  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  

• Ability to build supportive relationships while encouraging student independence  

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities  

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment