Direct Support Professional

Peace Living is actively seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Adaptive Skills Professional to join our team! Our AST (Adaptive Skills Training) services extend to the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Downey City catering to individuals aged 6 to adult and their parent(s) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

As an innovative and comprehensive adaptive skills provider in the United States, Peace Living specializes in supporting customers with diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, and emotional challenges. Our program empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to actively participate in their communities.

Adaptive Skills Professional at Peace Living will play a crucial role in fostering the development of socialization skills, community orientation, self-care, meal preparation, money management, vocational assessment, public transportation usage, and social/leisure exploration for our consumers.

This position presents an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a diverse population of students and adults. We are committed to providing exceptional ongoing training and will implement a quarterly performance-based allowance for our dedicated direct staff.

Join us at Peace Living and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve!

Flexible work hours are offered, allowing trainers/educators to be matched with consumers based on their availability and experience in addressing developmental needs. The educator and consumer can adjust or mutually decide upon the schedule once they start working together.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and language, Rehabilitation, or a related field)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle
• TB Test Results – within the past 2 years (must acquire w/in 30 days of hired date)
• Criminal background clearance.
• Have at least 1 year of experience in designing and implementing adaptive skills training plans. Or
• Have at least 1 year of working experience with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Cell phone with reliable service (For Communication with office)
• Ability to work independently.
• Organized / Professional / Responsible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Asperger Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD
• Previous experience with the following: ABA, BCBA, Adaptive skills, Adaptive skills trainer Aide, Supported living, Supportive employment, Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Technician, Behavioral therapist, ABA, Caregiver, Special education.
• Capable of lifting 50+ pounds
• CPR, First Aid
• Familiarity with HIPPA, HIPPA Training, Safety First Training, and Mandated Reporting (procedures, laws, regulations) Training
• Previous experience working with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Asperger Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD
• Previous experience with the following: ABA, BCBA, Adaptive skills, Adaptive skills trainer Aide, Supported living, Supportive employment, Clinical Supervisor, Behavior Technician, Behavioral therapist, ABA, Caregiver, Special education
• ASL proficiency, Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking preferred
• ASL proficiency, Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking preferred

Job Type: Part-time with opportunity to advance to Full-time if desired.

Compensation: $21.00 - $35.00 per hour
The pay rate is dependent on the level of education and experience. Pay will increase with positive performance evaluations quarterly, biannually, and annually.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + 4% Match
• Flexible schedule

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Typically during after-school hours with limited availability for day-time hours
• 4 - 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person