0028 Adaptive Skills-Adaptive Skills Trainer

Jay Nolan Community Services•La Mirada, CA

1d•$25 - $28

About The Position

As an Adaptive Skills Trainer at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), you 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. The role supports meaningful progress toward individual goals, including daily routines, relationships, and community participation. You implement and contribute to individualized support and adaptive skills training plans based on each person's needs, preferences, and goals. You provide direct instruction and support in areas such as safety, community navigation, personal care, household management, technology use, communication, social functioning, choice-making, and self-advocacy. You use evidence-based instructional strategies, provide appropriate accommodations and positive non-invasive support, and help individuals apply skills across settings. The position includes monitoring progress, collecting measurable data, maintaining service documentation and completing Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) on time. You communicate with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional and collaborate with families, Service Coordinators, and other support team members. You may also participate in IPP meetings, trainings, and other required meetings, and must follow JNCS policies and applicable DDS and Regional Center requirements. JNCS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization describes its workplace as inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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, both 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, whether personal or professional.
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 direct instruction and support in safety skills, community navigation, hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, home management, technology 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 different 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 regarding 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.