Adaptive Skills Training Professional- with Milestone Bonus

Compass Center, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid drive time

Mileage compensation

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A pediatric therapy agency located in Santa Clarita, California is seeking an Adaptive Skills Trainer to work with children and families. Applicants must have a Master's degree and ideally experience with special needs children. The position emphasizes creating a supportive and engaging environment while implementing individualized plans. A strong focus on compassion and effective communication is essential. This role also offers benefits such as potential sign-on bonuses and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with children/teens with special needs or in general.
• Must pass a background check.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun and motivating environment for clients.
• Implement individualized plans and goals.
• Conduct assessments and follow through with clients' needs.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Salary: DOE/ entry level up to $35 per hr

Join Our Team at Compass Center, Inc.! Compass Center, Inc. is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy agency, therapist owned and founded by parents of a special needs and medically complex child. We understand the challenging journey that families like ours have to navigate. Our vision is to have a team with compassion who will share our vision to give exceptional services that go above and beyond the standards of care and practice in our communities. We have set very high hiring standards because we only hire therapists who we would have wanted for our own child. We know that an amazing team is the foundation of our successful programs and the reason for our rapid growth. We value compassion, expertise, and a supportive team environment.

We are hiring candidates to join our Compass Center, Inc. team, who will embrace this opportunity to be part of a growing organization that respects and encourages work-life balance. You will join a stress and drama free work environment, with a supportive organizational culture with Clinical Directors who will ensure you will be respected, heard, seen and valued.

Position

Adaptive Skills Trainer Pay DOE. Plus paid drive time, mileage, 401K and more for those eligible! Sign-On Bonus!

Requirements

• Master's Degree Required
• Pass a Background Check
• Have reliable transportation, a valid drivers license, and car insurance
• Have at least one year of experience of working with children/teens with special needs (Highly Preferred) OR have at least one year of experience of working with children/teens (Preferred)
• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Candidates must display compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability.
• The position requires lifting, carrying, frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.

Job Description

• Create a fun, rewarding experience to generate a highly motivating environment to increase level of skills development and performance for every client
• Implement and follow individualized plans/goals-IPP
• Conduct assessments
• Emphasis functional daily living and social skills necessary for clients to become active members of their family and community
• Working in client homes and in the community
• Utilize an online system to enter, track, and write daily notes
• Share creative ideas for activities to support reaching target goals
• Communicate frequently and effectively with team members and families - It is a must!

Preferred Fields

• Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Child Development, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Psychology, Speech and Hearing Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field.

Be part of our compassionate team at Compass Center, Inc., and make a difference in the lives of children and families. Together, let's create a brighter future. Please apply and a staff member will reach out to you!

Compass Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, providing a discrimination and harassment-free work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, or covered veteran status.