Adaptive Skills Professional - Antelope Valley

Peace LIVING LLC; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + 4% Match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Peace Living LLC is seeking an Adaptive Skills Professional in California to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The role focuses on developing adaptive skills, socialization, and community integration in a diverse population.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a related field, have a valid driver’s license, and experience designing adaptive training plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and language, Rehabilitation, or a related field)
• 1 year of experience designing adaptive skills training plans or with developmentally disabled individuals
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• CPR, First Aid, and fingerprint
• HIPAA and related trainings familiarity

Responsibilities

• Foster development of socialization skills and community orientation
• Support self-care, meal preparation, money management, and vocational assessment
• Assist with public transportation usage and social/leisure exploration
• Work with a diverse population of students and adults
• Participate in ongoing training and performance-based allowances

Skills

Adaptive skills training

ASL proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Independent worker

Communication

Organized

CPR/First Aid

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology/Education/Social Work/Csychology

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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, access to a vehicle, and a clean record with no felonies, no misdemeanors, or consistent traffic violations.
• 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)
• Required Criminal Background Check and Live Scan Background Check
• 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, and fingerprint
• Clean driving record for 2 years
• 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: $23.25 - $32.00 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