Adaptive Skills Training Specialist Instructional Aide

Job Description

Adaptive Skills Training Specialist (Instructional Aide/Senior Instructional Aide) – 18‑35 hours/week – Career Advancing!

Must be available Monday‑Friday 3:30 pm‑8:30 pm, Saturday 9 am‑6 pm, with additional hours available.

• BA or BS in education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable human services degree.
• Driver’s license, reliable car, and proof of insurance.

Must pass (Once Hired)

• TB test clearance.
• Criminal background check (via the Live Scan Process).

K & L C.A.R.E., Inc. has led the Adaptive Skills Training field in the San Fernando Valley for 15 years since 2009, and is committed to building skills for young and older persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Our clients reside in the San Fernando Valley, located in Northern Los Angeles County.

Our mission is to give people living with autism and other developmental disabilities the skills they need to live their lives with dignity and independence.

Our work environment includes:

• On‑the‑job paid training
• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• Flexible working hours

Instructional Aides (Adaptive Skills Training Specialists) work one on one with clients (ages 5 to adulthood) in their home and community to assist them with mastering independent living skills.

• Position is part time. Additional hours are available based on availability.
• We only promote from within. Promotions available to Senior Instructional Aide and full‑time Case Supervisor.
• We conduct thorough training specific to this field of work.
• Behavioral Specialists, Autism Technicians, BIIs (Behavior Intervention Implementation), RBTs, or Special Education Teacher Assistants would excel in this position.

• Drive to client homes as assigned and scheduled for one‑on‑one sessions in the home or community.
• Conduct sessions focused on goal acquisition (e.g., learning to vacuum, ride the bus, open a checking account, or complete job applications).
• Collect data to record progress on goal acquisition.
• Communicate with case supervisors and the administrative team via email, phone or text according to company policy.

• Up to $33 per hour to start, depending on education and experience.
• Promotion opportunity to Senior Instructional Aide – up to $36 per hour.
• Paid mileage (.67 cents per mile).
• Paid drive time ($17.27 per hour) between clients.
• Health insurance (PPO and HMO plans).
• 401(k) and matching.
• Bi‑annual pay increases based on staff reviews.
• Referral program.
• Opportunity for advancement – we only promote from within.

• Prior experience working with children with autism or related disorders.
• Bilingual.
• MS or MA degree (or degree in progress) in a relevant field such as education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable human services degree.

Employees are required to abide by any mandates for Covid‑19 safety as required by local and state government.

Change your life while changing the lives of others by joining the K & L C.A.R.E., Inc. team. With 15 years of experience and a strong reputation in the services for persons with disabilities community in Greater Los Angeles, our agency is founded on helping others live and function as independently as possible.