Adaptive Skills Training

Jay Nolan Community Services•Santa Clara, CA

15h•$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. The role uses one-on-one coaching and personalized, person-centered skill development to build everyday skills, confidence, self-advocacy, and independence at home and in the community. The specialist partners with each individual and their support team to implement plans based on the person’s strengths, preferences, and goals. Instruction may address safety and community navigation; personal care; toileting and feeding; household tasks and meal preparation; technology and digital literacy; communication and social functioning; and choice-making and self-advocacy. The specialist supports meaningful routines and activities, helps individuals apply skills across settings, and uses respectful, individualized strategies to address their support needs. The role also includes monitoring progress, collecting measurable data, maintaining service documentation and EVV records, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, participating in IPP meetings, and attending training and professional development. The position is located in Santa Clara, California, and the stated schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pay range 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 work collaboratively 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 development of safety skills and community navigation, personal hygiene and grooming, toileting and feeding, housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management.
Support technology access and digital literacy, 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.
Apply positive, respectful, individualized support strategies that 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.