oin Peace Living and Earn a $1,000 Bonus!
Peace Living is actively seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Adaptive Skills Professional to join our team!
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Earn a $1,000 bonus upon successful completion of 150 work hours.
Our AST (Adaptive Skills Training) services extend to the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Downey City, supporting individuals aged 6 to adults, as well as their parents, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
As an innovative and comprehensive adaptive skills provider, Peace Living specializes in supporting individuals with diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, and emotional challenges. Our program empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate more actively in their communities.
About the Role
As an Adaptive Skills Professional at Peace Living, you will play a crucial role in helping consumers develop essential life skills, including socialization, community orientation, self-care, meal preparation, money management, vocational readiness, public transportation usage, and social and leisure exploration.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a diverse population of children and adults. We provide ongoing training and offer a quarterly performance-based allowance for dedicated direct staff.
Join Peace Living and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve!
Flexible Scheduling
We offer flexible work hours, matching educators with consumers based on their availability, experience, and the consumers’ developmental needs. Educators and consumers can mutually adjust or establish schedules once services begin.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and Language, Rehabilitation, or a related field.
- At least one year of experience designing and implementing adaptive skills training plans or working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with autism, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Asperger syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD, or other developmental disabilities.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, access to a vehicle, and a clean driving record for the past two years.
- Ability to complete required criminal background and Live Scan checks.
- TB test results from within the past two years (must obtain within 30 days of hire if needed).
- CPR and First Aid certification, and fingerprint clearance.
- Reliable cell phone service for communication with the office.
- Familiarity with HIPAA, safety procedures, mandated reporting laws, and related training requirements.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong organizational, professional, and responsible work habits.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
- ASL proficiency, bilingual abilities, and Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
Assigned workload may consist of 1–4 consumers.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $23.25–$32.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.
- $1,000 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of 150 work hours.
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
- Flexible schedule.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full-time employee
- Monthly Incentive based on Performance
Job Details
- Job Type: Part-time, with the opportunity to advance to full-time if desired.
- Expected Hours: 20–40 per week.
- Schedule: Typically after-school hours, with limited daytime availability.
- Shifts: 4–8 hours.
- Days: Monday–Friday, with weekends as needed.
About Us
Peace Living is dedicated to providing support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities or autism. Our commitment is to bridge the development gap. We believe that only by working collaboratively can we overcome the barriers to success and achieve independence
We’re dedicated to closing the development gap, convinced that only through collaboration can we overcome barriers to success and attain independence. Our commitment is to bring about change by reducing the development gap. Together, we can surmount obstacles to success and achieve independence. At Peace Living, we provide clients with essential interpersonal and transferable skills, fostering flexibility, self-awareness, solution-oriented thinking, and resilience. Our goal is to help individuals become adaptable and well-prepared citizens now and in the future.Our Mission
Our mission is to provide our consumers with high-quality services that will equip them with the skills to solve problems, communicate effectively and creatively, act ethically, and become ready to succeed in life.
Our Core Values
Empathy
WE EMBRACE EMPATHY AS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR APPROACH, UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND EXPERIENCES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR AUTISM.
Inclusion
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF INCLUSION, FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE AND THRIVE.
Holistic Care
WE PROVIDE HOLISTIC CARE, ADDRESSING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT.