Adaptive Skills Training Professional

Therappy; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxima Therapy Inc. is hiring Adaptive Skills Training professionals to lead clinical services at the North Bay Regional Center 605 program.

The role includes direct service, assessment, and program development for a small caseload in natural home and community settings. You will use ABAS to guide programming, coordinate with IPP teams, and coach families to achieve meaningful progress toward independence and community participation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Speech-Language Pathology).
• Minimum 1 year of direct services experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families and Regional Center coordination.
• Ability to manage a small caseload independently while maintaining quality.
• CPI/CPR certification preferred; bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary professional lead for assigned clients, overseeing assessment, programming, and service delivery.
• Conduct adaptive skills assessments (12–16 hours per client) using ABAS.
• Recommend authorized service hours (4–10 hours per week) based on needs.
• Develop individualized adaptive skills programming aligned with IPP and goals.
• Deliver one-on-one adaptive skills instruction in home and community.
• Coach parents/caregivers to support generalization and independence.
• Monitor progress and adjust programming using data and caregiver input.
• Document services and outcomes using agency tools.
• Participate in IPP meetings and communicate with Regional Center coordinators.
• Promote dignity, autonomy, inclusion, and self-advocacy.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Caseload management

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, or SLP

Tools

ABAS assessment tool

Job description

We are excited to announce that we are hiring Adaptive Skills Training (AST) Professionals for our North Bay Regional Center 605 program.

The ideal candidate will be a Master's-level clinician who thrives in a one-tier, primary professional lead model with high program ownership and low administrative layering. In this role, you will hold a small caseload (typically 3-4 clients), acting as both the clinical lead and direct service provider to deliver high-impact, community-based care.

We are seeking dedicated professionals passionate about supporting functional independence, daily living skills, communication, and social participation. Services emphasize dignified, PRT-informed instruction and active parent/caregiver coaching to help clients achieve meaningful progress toward independent living, day programs, or supported employment. Because services take place in natural home and community settings, this role operates primarily within a 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM window to best align with family schedules.

Duties:

• Serve as the primary professional lead for assigned clients, maintaining full responsibility for assessment, programming, and service delivery
• Conduct adaptive skills assessments (approximately 12-16 hours per client) using the ABAS assessment tool
• Recommend authorized service hours (typically 4-10 hours per week) based on assessment results and functional need
• Develop individualized adaptive skills programming aligned with the consumer's IPP and program goals
• Deliver one-on-one adaptive skills instruction in natural environments (home and community)
• Provide structured parent/caregiver coaching during sessions to support generalization and long-term independence
• Monitor progress using assessment data, session observation, and caregiver input; adjust programming as needed
• Document services, progress, and outcomes using agency-approved tools and formats
• Participate in IPP meetings and communicate professionally with Regional Center service coordinators as needed
• Promote dignity, autonomy, inclusion, and self-advocacy in all service activities
• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Speech-Language Pathology)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing direct services to consumers with developmental disabilities
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to translate assessment data into practical programming
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for families and Regional Center collaboration
• Experience delivering community-based adaptive skills instruction
• Familiarity with IPP-driven service models and Regional Center systems
• Ability to manage a small caseload independently while maintaining consistency and quality
• Reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and a valid driver's license
• CPI/CPR certification preferred
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required

For more information about Maxima Therapy and our services, please visit our website at: www.maximatherapy.com . We are also on social media at Facebook, Instagram, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn.

Maxima Therapy Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.