Adaptive Skills Specialist

Jay Nolan Community Services•Long Beach, CA

3d•$28 - $32

About The Position

At Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), the Adaptive Skills Specialist supports people with autism and other developmental disabilities in building skills, confidence, and self-advocacy for greater independence and participation in everyday life. Through one-on-one coaching and personalized skill development, the specialist helps individuals pursue meaningful goals at home, school, work, and in their communities. The role provides individualized, hands-on support using evidence-based, person-centered instruction. It involves teaching practical adaptive skills, supporting behavioral and other individual needs, helping people use skills across environments, and collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams. The specialist monitors progress, records service information, and participates in planning meetings, training, and professional development. The position is based in Long Beach, California, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The listed 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 degree in the 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; personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming; toileting and feeding; housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management; technology access and digital literacy; communication and social functioning; and 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 Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements.
Collaborate with families, Service Coordinators, supervising professionals, and interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in IPP meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.