Adaptive Skills Specialist

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$28 - $32

About The Position

Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) is hiring an Adaptive Skills Specialist to provide individualized, hands-on support to people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Through one-on-one coaching and personalized skill development, the specialist helps individuals build confidence, self-advocacy, and practical skills so they can increase their independence and participate more fully in their homes and communities. The specialist partners with individuals and their support teams to carry out personalized plans based on each person's strengths, preferences, and goals. Using evidence-based, person-centered instruction, the specialist teaches adaptive skills, supports individuals with a range of behavioral, physical, and communication needs, and helps them apply learned skills across environments and everyday situations. The role also involves tracking progress, maintaining service records, and collaborating with families and interdisciplinary professionals. The position is located in Los Angeles, California. The schedule is Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The role requires English. Pay is $28.00–$32.00 per hour.

Requirements

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 human services field.
Knowledge of positive, person-centered, and non-invasive behavioral support practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, time-management, planning, organization, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to collaborate with individuals, families, colleagues, and community partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Proficiency with technology, including smartphones, mobile applications, and electronic documentation systems used for service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and practices.
Professional or personal experience supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Depending on assignment, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Partner with individuals and their support teams to implement personalized skill-building and independence plans based on each person's strengths, preferences, and goals.
Teach practical life skills using evidence-based, person-centered instruction and adaptive skills training.
Support safety skills and community navigation.
Teach and support personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
Support toileting and feeding skills, including picky eating and sensory-based food challenges.
Support housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management.
Support technology access and digital literacy.
Develop communication and social functioning skills.
Support choice-making and self-advocacy.
Help individuals establish routines and participate in meaningful, age-appropriate activities at home and in their communities.
Apply positive, respectful, individualized strategies to address behavioral, physical, communication, and other support needs.
Help individuals generalize learned skills across environments, relationships, and life situations.
Promote independence, self-confidence, inclusion, and community participation.
Monitor progress, collect measurable data, and maintain accurate service documentation, including daily notes, incident reports, and EVV requirements.
Collaborate with families, Service Coordinators, supervising professionals, and interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in IPP meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.