Adaptive Skills Coach: Empower Independence & Community

Jay Nolan Community Services; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid CPR and First Aid training

Childcare assistance reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Jay Nolan Community Services in Burbank, CA is seeking an Adaptive Skills Specialist to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through one-on-one coaching and skill-building across home, school, and community settings. You will collaborate with families and teams, document progress, and help participants gain confidence, independence, and self-advocacy while following EVV requirements.

A bachelor’s degree and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Social Work, ABA, or a related field.
• Knowledge of positive, person-centered, and non-invasive behavioral support practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal, time-management, planning and organization abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and cultures.
• Proficiency with technology and mobile apps used for service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, hands-on adaptive skills coaching to empower independence.
• Develop and implement person-centered skill-building plans.
• Document progress, daily notes, and EVV as required.
• Collaborate with families, service coordinators and teams to ensure consistent support.
• Support growth in daily living, community navigation, and communication skills.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Social Work, ABA, or related human services field

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Jay Nolan Community Services in Burbank, CA is seeking an Adaptive Skills Specialist to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through one-on-one coaching and skill-building across home, school, and community settings. You will collaborate with families and teams, document progress, and help participants gain confidence, independence, and self-advocacy while following EVV requirements.

A bachelor’s degree and strong communication are required.