0028 Adaptive Skills-Adaptive Skills Trainer

Jay Nolan Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Adaptive Skills Trainer at Jay Nolan Community Services, you support people with autism and other developmental disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and choice. The role focuses on empowering individuals to build relationships, live safely in their homes, and pursue personal, educational, and career goals by teaching skills rather than doing tasks for them. Trainers implement individualized adaptive skills training and support plans, provide hands-on instruction, and help individuals apply skills across home, work, and community settings. They document progress and service delivery, follow organizational and Regional Center requirements, and coordinate with supervisors, families, service coordinators, and other care team members. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Hollywood, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field, required for Adaptive Skills-605 services.
Minimum of one year of experience with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of appropriate, non-invasive behavioral supports.
Knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports and Person-Centered Planning, including the understanding that behavior communicates an unmet need.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
Strong customer, quality, and results presentation skills.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Ability to be an effective team member.
Excellent working knowledge of technology, including smartphone apps.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Outstanding time-management skills and ability to plan proactively.
Excellent conflict-resolution skills.
Valid driver’s license, working vehicle, and proof of insurance; the posting also describes highly reliable transportation with valid license and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis; preferred but not required.
Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, personally or professionally; preferred but not required.
A 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.
Depending on position, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized adaptive skills training plans and the individual’s Support Plan as developed.
Provide hands-on instruction in safety and community navigation; hygiene, dressing, and grooming; toileting and feeding; housekeeping and home management; food purchasing and meal preparation; technology use; communication and social functioning; and choice-making and self-advocacy.
Assist individuals with challenges as directed by the supervising professional and provide support and supervision appropriate to their identified needs.
Deliver authorized services in the individual’s home, workplace, and/or community settings, and promote the generalization of skills across settings, people, and situations.
Apply evidence-based instructional strategies aligned with consumer needs and Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals.
Provide accommodations for behavioral, physical, communication, and other challenges within home and community settings.
Support individuals in establishing daily or weekly activity schedules and participating in age-appropriate, culturally normative activities that promote meaningful participation, belonging, and membership.
Provide feedback and intervention as specified in the Individual Support Plan; serve as a mentor and role model for socially acceptable and culturally valued interactions.
Participate hands-on in activities and support the individual’s personal safety and well-being.
Introduce individuals to new activities and people within the context of the Support Plan.
Provide family members with information about the individual’s unique needs and consider cultural and family dynamics when supporting instructional milestones.
Use appropriate non-invasive and non-intrusive support methods.
Cooperatively develop an Individualized Training Plan with the supervisor to support personal growth and skill development for individuals with complex support needs.
Maintain service records, including daily notes, progress data, and incident documentation, in accordance with JNCS policies and Regional Center standards.
Submit session documentation within required timeframes to support billing under the assigned Regional Center authorization, service code 605, and complete Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for all in-home sessions.
Collect data and anecdotal notes to document progress toward outcomes and provide consistent, measurable information for Semi-Annual progress reports.
Communicate regularly with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional about progress, barriers, and plan adjustments.
Collaborate with Service Coordinators, family members, and other care team members to support consistency across environments.
Participate in IPP meetings, training sessions, and scheduled meetings as requested; maintain ongoing meetings with the supervisor at least monthly.
Comply with JNCS policies and procedures, applicable DDS and Regional Center requirements, and rules at public activity locations.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.