Adaptive Skills Trainer

Location: Arcadia,CA

Schedule: Tuesdays 2:00pm-6:00pm

Language: English & Korean

Program: Adaptive Skills

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Make a difference by helping people build the skills to live life on their own terms.

As an Adaptive Skills Trainer at JNCS , you'll work one-on-one with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them develop everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent at home and in their communities. Every day brings an opportunity to support meaningful progress, from mastering daily routines to building relationships and achieving personal goals.

What You'll Do

- Implement and contribute to the development of individualized support and adaptive skills training plans based on each person's needs, preferences, and goals.

- Provide direct, hands-on instruction and support in areas including:

- Safety skills and community navigation

- Hygiene, dressing, and grooming routines

- Toileting and feeding skills, including picky eating and sensory-based food issues

- Housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management

- Technology access and use

- Communication and social functioning

- Choice-making and self-advocacy

- Help individuals establish routines and participate in meaningful, age-appropriate activities at home and in their communities.

- Provide appropriate accommodations and positive, non-invasive support for behavioral, physical, communication, and other individual needs.

- Use evidence-based instructional strategies and help individuals apply learned skills across different settings, people, and situations.

- Support each person's safety, well-being, independence, meaningful participation, and community inclusion.

- Monitor progress, collect measurable data, and maintain accurate service documentation, including daily notes and incident documentation.

- Complete required documentation and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) within established timelines.

- Communicate regularly with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional regarding individual progress, barriers, and potential plan adjustments.

- Collaborate with family members, Service Coordinators, and other members of the support team to promote consistent support across environments.

- Participate in IPP meetings, trainings, and other required meetings as requested.

- Follow JNCS policies and applicable DDS and Regional Center requirements.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable degree in the human services field .

- Knowledge of appropriate, positive, person-centered, and non-invasive behavioral support practices.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

- Strong interpersonal, time-management, planning, and conflict-resolution skills.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with individuals, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

- Proficiency with technology, including smartphones and mobile apps used for service delivery and documentation.

Preferred

- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

- Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, whether personal or professional.

- Depending on the position, may require a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Benefits

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Life insurance

- Retirement plan with company matching

- Tuition reimbursement

- Paid CPR and First Aid training

- Childcare assistance reimbursement

- Pet insurance

- And more!

About JNCS

Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so they may live, work, and thrive in their own homes and communities. We are an inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented workplace.

JNCS is also a Certified Great Place to Work . Learn more about what our employees have to say about us: Jay Nolan Community Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.