Adaptive Skills Specialist

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

14h•$28 - $32

About The Position

At Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), the Adaptive Skills Specialist supports individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to build the skills, confidence, and self-advocacy needed for everyday life. Through individualized, one-on-one coaching and personalized skill development, the specialist helps people work toward meaningful goals, increase independence, and participate more fully at home and in their communities. The role provides hands-on, person-centered support in areas such as daily living and self-care, safety and community navigation, communication and social functioning, choice-making, self-advocacy, technology use, and participation in meaningful activities. The specialist collaborates with individuals, families, Service Coordinators, supervising professionals, and interdisciplinary teams; monitors progress and maintains service documentation; and participates in IPP meetings, training, and professional development. The position is based in Los Angeles, California, and is scheduled Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The stated 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 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.
Support personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
Support toileting and feeding skills, including picky eating and sensory-based food challenges.
Teach housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management.
Support technology access and digital literacy.
Develop communication, social functioning, choice-making, and self-advocacy skills.
Help individuals establish routines and participate in meaningful, age-appropriate activities at home and in their communities.
Apply positive, respectful, individualized support strategies addressing 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 to support consistent, high-quality services.
Participate in IPP meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.