Adaptive Skills Professional

PEACE LIVING LLC; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Training & Support

Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Wellness resources

401(k) with matching

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Adaptive Skills Professional with a leading organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This part-time role offers flexible hours and competitive pay, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in your community while gaining valuable experience in adaptive skills training. Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree and relevant experience working with diverse populations, ensuring a supportive environment for growth and development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in designing adaptive skills training plans or working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Foster the development of social skills and community orientation for consumers.
• Support individuals in self-care, meal preparation, and vocational assessments.
• Provide adaptive skills training tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Organized

Responsible

Ability to work independently

Spanish speaking

ASL proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Behavior Analysis, or related field

Job description

Benefits:

Comprehensive Training & Support

Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Competitive Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Competitive salary

Peace Living is actively seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Adaptive Skills Professional to join our team! Our AST (Adaptive Skills Training) services extend to the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Downey City catering to individuals aged 6 to adult and their parent(s) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

As an innovative and comprehensive adaptive skills provider in the United States, Peace Living specializes in supporting customers with diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, and emotional challenges. Our program empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to actively participate in their communities.

Adaptive Skills Professional at Peace Living will play a crucial role in fostering the development of socialization skills, community orientation, self-care, meal preparation, money management, vocational assessment, public transportation usage, and social/leisure exploration for our consumers.

This position presents an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a diverse population of students and adults. We are committed to providing exceptional ongoing training and will implement a quarterly performance-based allowance for our dedicated direct staff.

Join us at Peace Living and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve!

Flexible work hours are offered, allowing trainers/educators to be matched with consumers based on their availability and experience in addressing developmental needs. The educator and consumer can adjust or mutually decide upon the schedule once they start working together.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree (in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and language, Rehabilitation, or a related field)

Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle

Assigned a workload that may consist of 1 to 4 consumers.

TB Test Results – w/in the past 2 years (must acquire w/in 30 days of hired date)

Cell phone with reliable service (For Communication with office)

Ability to work independently.

Organized / Professional / Responsible

Have at least 1 year of experience in designing and implementing adaptive skills training plans. Or

Have at least 1 year of working experience with developmentally disabled individuals.

Capable of lifting 50+ pounds

CPR, First Aid

Familiarity with HIPPA, HIPPA Training, Safety First Training, and Mandated Reporting (procedures, laws, regulations) Training.

Previous experience working with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Asperger Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD.

ASL proficiency, Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking preferred

Job Type: Part-time with opportunity to advance to Full-time if desired.

Pay: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour The pay rate is dependent on the level of education and experience. Pay will increase with positive performance evaluations quarterly, biannually, and annually.

Benefits:

401(k) + 4% Match

Flexible schedule

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

Typically during after-school hours with limited availability for day-time hours

4 - 8 hour shift shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed