Adaptive Skills Training Specialist

About the role

Are you passionate about helping individuals with special needs develop essential life skills and reach their full potential? If so, New Horizons is hiring a dedicated Adaptive Skills Training Specialist to empower and support adults with developmental disabilities in a comfortable residential home setting.

New Horizons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with special needs. With over 60 years of experience, we are committed to enhancing their quality of life and promoting their independence and inclusion in the community.

Responsibilities

The Adaptive Skills Training (AST) Specialist provides person-centered, community-based instruction and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to enhance independence, self-determination, and quality of life. The AST Specialist implements individualized training plans that focus on developing adaptive, social, vocational, communication, and daily living skills while promoting community integration in accordance with the individual's Individual Program Plan (IPP), Person-Centered Plan (PCP), and applicable California Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Title 17, and HCBS Final Rule requirements. The AST Specialist serves as a teacher, coach, mentor, and advocate by creating meaningful learning opportunities that maximize each individual's independence and participation in the community.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of application
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field is required
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) preferred
• ACRE Certified in Customized Employment (New Horizons will provide training if applicant does not have)
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred
• Full professional proficiency in verbal and written English
• Minimum of three (3) years of licensed driving experience
• Valid California Driver's License with a driving record that meets agency insurability standards
• Willingness and ability to safely operate an 8-passenger agency vehicle
• Successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, comprehensive drug screening, physical evaluation, and tuberculosis (TB) clearance

Pay

Pay Rate Range: $26.00 – $28.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule of 20–30 hours per week tailored to our Members' needs, which may include evening and weekend availability. Position Type: Part-Time, eligible for benefits.

Benefits

• 30+ work hours eligible for part-time benefits (Medical, Vision & Dental)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Differential rates for Holidays
• All paid trainings, including CPR/AED & First Aid
• Discounts Program
• Referral Program
• FSA
• And more