Adaptive Skills Coach – 1:1 Autism Support

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN); Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Paid Time Off

401(k) & matching

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) in Fremont, CA, is seeking an Adaptive Skills Training Specialist to provide 1:1 support for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. You will implement BIPs and ABA-based strategies under supervision, teaching essential life skills and promoting community integration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field, strong communication, and the ability to work in facility, community, and home settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, behavior management, ABA, education, social work, rehabilitation, speech & language, nursing, or related human services field.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, reliability, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
• Ability to work in facility, community, and home-based settings.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 adaptive skills training and direct support to adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), positive behavioral support, and ABA-based strategies under professional supervision.
• Teach and reinforce communication, social, coping, self-care, and daily living skills.
• Facilitate life-skills classes, vocational activities, recreational programs, and community-based activities.
• Promote community integration, independence, self-determination, and social participation.
• Collect data and document skill acquisition, behavior, progress, incidents, and ISP objectives.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, OTs, AST professionals, families, and other team members to provide consistent, high-quality support.
• Use appropriate de-escalation, crisis prevention, and safety techniques when needed.
• Help create a supportive, respectful environment where every participant is treated with dignity, choice, and respect.
• Support activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, and other self-care skills.
• Participate in ISP meetings, parent check-ins, staff training, and team meetings

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Professionalism

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) in Fremont, CA, is seeking an Adaptive Skills Training Specialist to provide 1:1 support for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. You will implement BIPs and ABA-based strategies under supervision, teaching essential life skills and promoting community integration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field, strong communication, and the ability to work in facility, community, and home settings.