Skills Instructor

DABS, Inc.; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities for growth and training

Job summary

DABS, Inc. is looking for a compassionate Skills Instructor in Martinez, California to provide coaching and support for adults with developmental disabilities. You will work directly with clients, helping them develop essential life skills and promoting community integration through positive behaviors.

This position offers flexible hours, including full and part-time options. DABS provides paid sick leave, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and training.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Willingness to undergo a state and federal fingerprint background check.
• CPR Certification and a recent TB test are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered instruction to build essential daily living skills.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to teach positive coping skills.
• Ensure the safety, health, and security of clients across all settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of client progress.

Skills

Person-centered instruction

Behavioral intervention techniques

Crisis management

Reliable transportation

Job description

Empowering Independence. Upholding Dignity.

At DABS, Inc., we provide comprehensive skills training and supported living services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 2005, we’ve been empowering individuals to lead more independent lives—through advocacy, innovation, and unwavering commitment. We believe in showing up—especially when things get hard. Dignity is our guiding principle, and as demand for our services grows, so does our resolve to ensure every person we serve is respected, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Join Us as a Skills Instructor

As a Skills Instructor, you'll work directly with adults with developmental disabilities, providing coaching and support to develop essential life skills and increase community integration by promoting positive, adaptive behaviors.

What You'll Do

• Provide person-centered instruction to build essential daily living skills, soft skills, and promote community integration.
• Implement evidence-based strategies (e.g., ABA) to teach positive coping skills, proactively address behavioral needs, and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure the safety, health, and security of the client across all settings (home, vehicle, community) and manage crisis situations as needed.
• Actively engage clients to encourage healthy socialization and positive interactions with peers, family, and the wider community.
• Maintain accurate, professional documentation and records of client progress, incidents, and administrative requirements (e.g., case notes, shift logs).

What You Bring

• A caring heart and a commitment to helping others live with dignity and independence.
• Experience or a strong willingness to learn and implement behavioral intervention techniques and structured support plans.
• Experience with adults with developmental disabilities is a plus—but if you bring passion and dedication, we'll provide the training.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and insurance.
• Willingness to undergo a state and federal fingerprint background check.
• CPR Certification and a recent TB test (we can help you obtain both if needed).

What We Offer

• Monday through Friday, Day hours
• Full and part-time positions available – let us know what works best for you
• Paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and training

$20 - $30 an hour

Why DABS?

You’ll be a valued member of a mission-driven team that believes in doing good work, for the right reasons, with the right support.

DABS, 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.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].