Adaptive & Social Skills Trainer – $30/hr – Bachelor’s Degree Required
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Work directly with children and young adults in both one-on-one and small-group settings
Potential on the Rise is hiring energetic and compassionate team members who enjoy working directly with children and young adults and want to make a meaningful impact.
Our Adaptive & Social Skills Trainers work with individuals with developmental needs in their natural environments — homes, parks, and community settings — helping them build communication, independence, social, and everyday living skills through real-life experiences.
This is not a traditional clinic job.
Our work is active, engaging, and focused on helping individuals develop skills they can use in everyday life.
Many of our team members have backgrounds in psychology, education, social work, behavioral services, developmental-disability services, youth programs, and related fields.
IMPORTANT EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
A completed Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
For this position, the degree must be in one of the following qualifying fields:
- Education
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral Medicine
- Speech and Language
- Rehabilitation
- Marriage and Family Therapy
Applicants must have already completed the qualifying Bachelor’s degree.
If your degree is in another field, it may not meet the qualification requirements for this position.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must have at least one year of direct experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This experience may come from employment, volunteer work, caregiving, or substantial direct support of a family member, friend, or other individual.
Relevant experience may include work in:
- Developmental-disability services
- Special education
- Adaptive skills
- Behavioral or ABA services
- Direct support
- Social skills programs
- Community-based support
- Volunteer experience
- Caregiving for a family member, friend, or other individual with developmental needs
- Similar direct-support experienceCompensation
$30.00 per hour
Average schedules are approximately 20–25 hours per week, typically in the afternoons and early evenings, with opportunities for additional hours based on client demand and availability.
Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved travel between clients.
Most sessions take place within a reasonable distance of the trainer’s home area, with additional travel opportunities available if desired.
What You’ll Do
- Work one-on-one with children and young adults
- Teach communication, independence, adaptive, and social skills
- Lead engaging sessions using games, movement, community activities, and real-life experiences
- Support individuals in home and community settings such as parks and outings
- Implement individualized goals and teaching strategies developed by the clinical team
- Collect information on client progress
- Complete session documentation
- Participate in training and ongoing clinical supervision
- Participate in Social Skills groups or small-group sessions when assigned
This role is hands-on, active, and deeply rewarding.
What Makes Potential on the Rise Different
- Our work focuses on real-life growth in natural environments
- Trainers work in homes, parks, and community settings
- Supportive team culture focused on mentorship and learning
- Ongoing clinical supervision and training
- Opportunities to grow into senior and leadership roles
Learn more about our work on YouTube: Potential On The Rise
Requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above
- At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver’s license
- Current automobile insurance
- Comfortable working in home and community environments
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Ability to complete required background checks and clearances
Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as many families request Spanish-speaking trainers.
Who Thrives in This Role
The best trainers at Potential on the Rise are people who are:
- Patient
- Playful
- Dependable
- Energetic
- Flexible
- Comfortable working independently in community settings
- Passionate about helping children and young adults develop greater independence
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed and include your email address so we can send you our official employment application.
Please include the exact title of your Bachelor’s degree and your major/field of study in your application.
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Potential on the Rise team.
Potential On The Rise
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working with children and young adults in home and community settings?
- Are you able to actively engage with clients, including walking, bending, playing, and light physical activity?
- Are you willing to complete CPR/First Aid training and required background checks?
- Have you completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher?
- What is the exact major/field of your completed Bachelor’s degree?
- Do you have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities?
- Briefly describe your experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including your role and approximately how long you worked in it.
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Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90029 (Required)
Work Location: In person
