Adaptive Skills Trainer

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$28 - $32

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 become more independent at home and in their communities. The role supports progress toward personal goals, including mastering daily routines and building relationships. 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 in safety and community navigation; hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding; housekeeping, purchasing food, meal preparation, and home management; technology use; communication and social functioning; and choice-making and self-advocacy. You help individuals establish routines and participate in meaningful, age-appropriate activities, using appropriate accommodations and positive, non-invasive support. The position uses evidence-based instructional strategies and supports individuals in applying learned skills across settings, people, and situations. You promote safety, well-being, independence, meaningful participation, and community inclusion; monitor progress and collect measurable data; and maintain timely, accurate service documentation, including daily notes, incident documentation, and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). You communicate with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional, collaborate with families, Service Coordinators, and other support team members, and participate in IPP meetings, trainings, and other required meetings. You follow JNCS policies and applicable DDS and Regional Center requirements and perform other duties as assigned. JNCS is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports 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 its workplace as inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented and identifies itself as a Certified™ Great Place to Work. JNCS 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 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.

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 individualized support and adaptive skills training plans based on each person's needs, preferences, and goals.
Provide hands-on instruction in safety and community navigation; hygiene, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding; housekeeping, food purchasing, meal preparation, and home management; technology 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 help individuals generalize 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 possible 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.