Posted 1 month ago

Skills Instructor

Martinez, CAOn-site

AI Summary

A Skills Instructor provides person‑centered coaching and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, teaching daily living skills, adaptive behaviors, and community integration while ensuring safety and documenting progress.

About this role

Empowering Independence. Upholding Dignity.

At DABS, Inc., we provide comprehensive skills training and supported living services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 2005, we’ve been empowering individuals to lead more independent lives—through advocacy, innovation, and unwavering commitment. We believe in showing up—especially when things get hard. Dignity is our guiding principle, and as demand for our services grows, so does our resolve to ensure every person we serve is respected, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Join Us as a Skills Instructor

As a Skills Instructor, you'll work directly with adults with developmental disabilities, providing coaching and support to develop essential life skills and increase community integration by promoting positive, adaptive behaviors.

What You'll Do

Provide person-centered instruction to build essential daily living skills, soft skills, and promote community integration.

Implement evidence-based strategies (e.g., ABA) to teach positive coping skills, proactively address behavioral needs, and resolve conflicts.

Ensure the safety, health, and security of the client across all settings (home, vehicle, community) and manage crisis situations as needed.

Actively engage clients to encourage healthy socialization and positive interactions with peers, family, and the wider community.

Maintain accurate, professional documentation and records of client progress, incidents, and administrative requirements (e.g., case notes, shift logs).