Adaptive Skills Specialist — Empower Independence

Jay Nolan Community Services; Santa Clarita (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 (JNCS) seeks an Adaptive Skills Specialist in Santa Clarita, CA. This part-time role provides coaching to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, focusing on independence in daily living, community navigation, and self-advocacy.

Pay is $28.00–$32.00 per hour with a flexible 66-hour monthly schedule. You will document progress, collaborate with families and staff, and deliver person-centered instruction to help participants reach meaningful goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related area.
• Knowledge of positive, person-centered, non-invasive behavioral support practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, time-management, planning, organization, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Proficiency with technology used for service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Partner with individuals and their support teams to implement personalized skill-building and independence plans based on strengths, preferences, and goals.
• Teach practical life skills using evidence-based, person-centered instruction and adaptive skills training.
• Support growth in safety, community navigation, personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming; feeding and sensory challenges.
• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and home management; support technology access and digital literacy.
• Monitor progress, collect measurable data, and maintain accurate service documentation (daily notes, incident reports, EVV).
• Collaborate with families, Service Coordinators, supervising professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning & Organization

Conflict resolution

Technology proficiency

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Psychology/Social Work

Job description

Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) seeks an Adaptive Skills Specialist in Santa Clarita, CA. This part-time role provides coaching to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, focusing on independence in daily living, community navigation, and self-advocacy.

Pay is $28.00–$32.00 per hour with a flexible 66-hour monthly schedule. You will document progress, collaborate with families and staff, and deliver person-centered instruction to help participants reach meaningful goals and