Adaptive Skills Trainer

Jay Nolan Community Services•Pasadena, CA

10d•$25 - $28

About The Position

As an Adaptive Skills Trainer at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you will work one-on-one with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to help them develop everyday skills, build confidence, and become more independent at home and in their communities. Support may include mastering daily routines, building relationships, and pursuing personal goals. The role provides individualized, hands-on adaptive skills instruction and support based on each person's needs, preferences, and goals. It includes helping individuals develop skills for safety and community navigation, personal care, household management, technology use, communication, social functioning, choice-making, and self-advocacy. The trainer also supports routines, meaningful age-appropriate activities, and community participation, using appropriate accommodations and positive, non-invasive, evidence-based strategies. The trainer monitors progress, collects measurable data, maintains service records, and completes required documentation and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) on time. The position communicates regularly with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional and collaborates with family members, Service Coordinators, and other support team members. Participation in IPP meetings, trainings, and other required meetings may be requested. The role follows JNCS policies and applicable DDS and Regional Center requirements and includes other duties as assigned. The position is based in Pasadena, California, requires Korean language skills, and is scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $25.00–$28.00 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 appropriate, positive, person-centered, and non-invasive behavioral support practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, 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.
Korean language skills.
Depending on the position, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance may be required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Personal or professional experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Implement and contribute to individualized support and adaptive skills training plans based on each person's needs, preferences, and goals.
Provide hands-on instruction in safety skills and community navigation; hygiene, dressing, and grooming; toileting and feeding; housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management; technology access and use; 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.
Provide appropriate accommodations and positive, non-invasive support for behavioral, physical, communication, and other individual needs.
Use evidence-based instructional strategies and support individuals in applying learned skills across settings, people, and situations.
Support 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 about individual progress, barriers, and potential plan adjustments.
Collaborate with family members, Service Coordinators, and other support team members 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.