Adaptive Skills Trainer

About Us:
NeuroTree is a multidisciplinary health and support network focused on improving outcomes for individuals with neurological, developmental, and mental health conditions. Through our NeuroThrive program, NeuroTree provides individualized support services designed to address the biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that impact well-being.
NeuroThrive uses a whole-person approach to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and related conditions. Our program collaborates with families, clinicians, and community providers to develop personalized strategies that promote independence, skill development, and improved quality of life.
About the Position:
We are seeking compassionate and motivated Adaptive Skills Training Specialists to provide direct support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This role focuses on teaching practical life skills, supporting independence, and implementing individualized strategies based on participant assessments and goals.
Staff will work directly with participants in 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 ratios, supporting the development of adaptive, social, daily living, and executive functioning skills in community-based or program settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct adaptive skills training to participants based on individualized goals and assessments.
Maintain staff-to-participant ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 depending on participant support needs.
Support the development of:
Executive functioning skills, including planning, organization, and time management
Social and communication skills
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Independent living and daily living skills
Community integration and vocational readiness
Implement evidence-based teaching strategies and behavior supports as directed by supervisors or behavior specialists.
Collect session data and complete progress notes in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
Follow and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and safety procedures when applicable.
Attend team meetings, training, and supervision sessions as required.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, clinicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain professional and ethical standards in accordance with California service guidelines for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Support participants in maintaining dignity, autonomy, independence, and community inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (required) or Master's degree (preferred) in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Development, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, or a related behavioral health or human services field.
Passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and related conditions.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Reliable transportation and willingness to provide community- and home-based services.
Ability to pass a background check and meet all hiring requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, or behavioral challenges.
Experience providing coaching, life skills instruction, mentoring, behavioral support, or independent living skills training.

Knowledge of person-centered practices, trauma-informed care, positive behavior support, motivational interviewing, or cognitive behavioral strategies.
Experience collaborating with families, schools, healthcare providers, or community agencies.

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).

Bachelor's Level Adaptive Skills Trainer
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs is preferred but not required.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn, accept feedback, and participate in ongoing supervision and professional development.

Master's Level Adaptive Skills Trainer
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, or a related field.
Previous clinical or behavioral health experience preferred.

Ability to utilize evidence-based interventions to support emotional regulation, executive functioning, communication, social skills, adaptive functioning, and independent living.

Experience documenting services and collaborating within interdisciplinary treatment teams is preferred.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, flexible, and passionate about helping individuals build independence and improve their quality of life. They enjoy working in community settings, think creatively to solve problems, and are committed to providing individualized, strengths-based support while maintaining professionalism and high ethical standards.