0028 Adaptive Skills-Adaptive Skills Trainer

Jay Nolan Community Services•Pasadena, CA

3d•$25 - $28•Onsite

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 daily routines, relationships, and personal goals. You implement and contribute to individualized support and adaptive skills training plans based on each person’s needs, preferences, and goals. You provide hands-on instruction in areas such as safety and community navigation, personal care, toileting and feeding, household management, technology use, communication, social functioning, choice-making, and self-advocacy. You help people establish routines and take part in meaningful, age-appropriate activities, while providing appropriate accommodations and positive, non-invasive support. The position uses evidence-based instructional strategies and supports individuals in applying skills across settings and situations. It includes monitoring progress, collecting measurable data, maintaining service records and incident documentation, and completing documentation and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) on time. The trainer communicates with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional and collaborates with families, Service Coordinators, and other team members. Participation in IPP meetings, trainings, and other required meetings is expected, along with compliance with JNCS policies and applicable DDS and Regional Center requirements. The listed schedule is 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. The role is based in Pasadena, California, and requires Korean language ability. Pay is $25.00–$28.00 per hour. JNCS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so they can live, work, and thrive in their own homes and communities. The organization describes itself as an inclusive, supportive, community-oriented workplace and a Certified™ Great Place to Work. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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 ability.

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 developing individualized support and adaptive skills training plans based on each person's needs, preferences, and goals.
Provide direct instruction in safety skills and community navigation.
Provide instruction in hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, including support with 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 the community.
Provide appropriate accommodations and positive, non-invasive support for behavioral, physical, communication, and other individual needs.
Use evidence-based instructional strategies and help individuals generalize learned skills across settings, people, and situations.
Support individuals' 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 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.