Independent Living Skills Coach

Jay Nolan Community Services; Long Beach (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 to support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in building daily living skills and self-advocacy in their homes and communities.

This part-time role (Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm) in Long Beach offers hands-on coaching, measurable progress tracking, and collaboration with families and professional teams to foster independence and meaningful participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Social Work, ABA, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and Language, Rehabilitation, or related field.
• Knowledge of positive, person-centered, non-invasive behavioral support practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with individuals and their support teams to implement personalized skill-building and independence plans based on each person's strengths, preferences, and goals.
• Teach practical life skills using evidence-based, person-centered instruction and adaptive skills training.
• Support growth in safety skills and community navigation, personal hygiene, and home management.
• Help individuals establish routines and participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure high-quality support and accurate documentation.

Skills

Verbal written communication

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Social Work, ABA, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and Language, Rehabilitation, Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) seeks an Adaptive Skills Specialist to support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in building daily living skills and self-advocacy in their homes and communities.

This part-time role (Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm) in Long Beach offers hands-on coaching, measurable progress tracking, and collaboration with families and professional teams to foster independence and meaningful participation.