JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Adaptive Skills Training Specialist is responsible for the daily direct supervision of adults with developmental disabilities (aka clients). Duties include and are not limited to the following;
Employment Preparation: Support individuals in developing job readiness skills, including hygiene, resume building, job searching, time management, and workplace safety.
Communication Skills: Assist with use of communication tools (e.g., Braille, sign language, augmentative devices) and technology like phones and internet.
Mobility Training: Teach safe use of public transportation, navigation of bus routes, and how to access transit resources.
Education Support: Help with enrolling in classes, applying for financial aid, attending school, and completing coursework. May include family life and sexual education.
Money Management: Train on budgeting, making purchases, handling money, and comparison shopping.
Self-Help Skills: Provide guidance with hygiene, dressing appropriately, and personal care when needed.
Environmental & Public Awareness: Teach how to navigate public settings safely and build natural supports.
Safety Skills: Promote awareness of personal safety, safe environments, and street safety.
Emergency Preparedness: Train on emergency response, use of 911, and staying safe during disasters.
Community Resources: Support access to public and community-based resources.
Health & Fitness: Promote healthy eating, exercise, and managing medical conditions.
Health Assistance: Guide individuals in safe medication storage and documentation (note: no medication administration).
Nutrition Support: Assist with dietary needs and, when necessary, provide hand-over-hand feeding support.
Home Maintenance: Teach home cleanliness, safety, and laundry skills.
Self-Advocacy: Empower individuals to understand and assert their rights and build confidence.
Living Options: Support decision-making about housing choices, roommates, and related costs.
Benefit Planning: Assist with navigating government benefits (e.g., SSI, Medi-Cal) and appointments.
Shopping Skills: Support grocery shopping, budgeting, and making healthy food choices.
PROGRAMMING:
- Provide services under the individual program plan (IPP), individual service plan (ISP)
- Monitors services and individuals progress to establish goals and objectives per individuals plans.
- Provide supervision and training as outlined in the individual’s IPP and ISP
- Attends team meetings or other trainings as part of continuation of education or any agency-wide training and in-service programs
- Participates or provides information in individuals quarterly meetings
- Research and plan activities for individual(s) according to their goals/objectives in the ISP and IPP.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: 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.
- Minimum one (1) year experience supporting individual with intellectual and/or developmental disabilitie
- Excellent organizational skills, planning, and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; verbal and written
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret client AST and behavior plans.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
For more than 50 years, ARC has served individuals with Developmental Disabilities from the greater Los Angeles area.
Most of the clients served have Down syndrome.
We reach more than 4,000 in the community annually through educational outreach as part of our inspirational Hand Bell and Chime Choirs.
Our History
ARC was created in 1969 through the determination of Mary Schallert and Dixie Henrikson- two mothers who fought for their daughters with Down Syndrome to become active members of the community, grow up with their family and friends, and lead meaningful and quality lives. With the support of other concerned parents, volunteers, and community members, these visionary leaders paved the way for individuals with developmental disabilities to gain access to services that enrich their lives and help them reach their full potential.
In 1975, ARC was incorporated as a charitable, nonprofit tax deductible corporation through the support of family members who volunteered legal and accounting services. Between 1985 and 2004 with the purchase of five adjacent properties in the North Hollywood community, ARC and its impact in the community grew. In 2014, ARC acquired its sixth adjacent property in the North Hollywood area of Los Angeles County.
In addition to providing direct services to individuals and their families, ARC advocates and brings awareness to the community about developmental disabilities. ARC also partners with community based organizations, colleges, high schools, Special Olympics, and other agencies to provide opportunities to over 350 volunteers each year. ARC volunteers bring a rich diversity to our programs and extend our reach in the community for educational and informative outreach opportunities.
Our Mission
We provide the resources, programs, education, and environment to support the independence and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We partner with them towards fostering social relationships, cultivating their individual talents, allowing them to reach their full potential and a life filled with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Our Vision
ARC envisions a world where people with developmental disabilities live a full life as individuals who are included, accepted, and valued without stigma or limitations.
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