Human Resources Facilitator

Adapted Skills Trainer

Language: ASL (American Sign Language)

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 hr

As an Adapted Skills Trainer at JNCS:

You help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities live quality lives with dignity, independence, and choice. On an average day, DSPs support people to build relationships, live safely in their own homes, and accomplish their personal, educational, and career goals.

Implement individualized adaptive skills training plans developed

Safety skills and community navigation

Hygiene, dressing, and grooming routines

Toileting and feeding skills (including picky eating and sensory-based food issues)

Housekeeping and home management

Food purchasing and meal preparation

Deliver services in the individual's home, workplace, and/or community settings, as authorized.

Maintain service records which include daily notes, progress data, and incident documentation, in compliance with JNCS policies and Regional Center standards.

Submit session documentation within required timeframes to support billing under the assigned Regional Center authorization (service code 605).

Support progress report preparation for Semi-Annual reviews by providing consistent, measurable data on the individuals' goals.

Maintain regular communication with the supervising Adaptive Skills Training Professional regarding Individual progress, barriers, and plan adjustments.

Participate in IPP meetings and training sessions as requested

Provide support and supervision commensurate with the assigned individual's identified support needs.

within their home and community.

Assist the individual to participate in age appropriate, culturally normative activities within the individual's home and community to promote meaningful participation, a sense of belonging, and membership.

Document the individual's progress towards identified outcome indicators through data collection and anecdotal notes.

Assist and support the person to maintain their own personal safety and well-being.

Provide information to family members about the unique needs of the individual to assist in the building of a more cohesive family unit.

Cooperatively develop with the supervisor an Individualized Training Plan to further personal growth and skill development required to support individuals with complex support needs.

Comply with all policies and procedures of the organization and public locations of activities.

Education and Experience: Adaptive Skills-605 services require a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field required.

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred but not required.

Exhibit knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports, Person Centered Planning and the understanding that all behavior is communicating an unmet need.

Strong customer, quality and results presentation.

Excellent working knowledge of technology including Smartphone Apps.

Minimum 1 year experience with developmental disabilities

Knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports, Person-Centered Planning, and the understanding that all behavior is communicating an unmet need

Direct Support Professionals must have a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable degree in a human services field

Experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities (personal or professional) preferred but not required.

Depending on position, may require a valid drivers license, reliable transportation & current auto insurance.

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid CPR & First Aid Training

Childcare Assistance Reimbursement

Jay Nolan Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so that they may live, work and thrive in their own homes and in their community. We are an inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented workplace.

Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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