Adaptive Skills Trainer

Jay Nolan Community Services•Santa Cruz, CA

6d•$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 increase independence at home and in their communities. You will support meaningful progress toward each person's needs, preferences, and goals. The role involves implementing and contributing to individualized adaptive skills training plans, providing direct instruction and support, promoting safety and community inclusion, monitoring progress, and maintaining service documentation. You will communicate with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional and collaborate with families, Service Coordinators, and other support-team members to encourage consistent support across settings. This position is located in Santa Cruz, California, and is scheduled Monday through Friday for 15 hours per week. English is the listed language requirement. 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 degree in the 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.
English language.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Personal or professional experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Depending on the position, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

Implement and contribute to the development of 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.
Support hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding skills, including picky eating and sensory-based food issues.
Teach housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management skills.
Support technology access and use, communication, social functioning, 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 help individuals apply learned skills across settings, people, and situations.
Support each person's 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.