ABA Social Skills Group Facilitator

Description

Are you a self-motivated, hands-on individual looking to do something passionate and meaningful with your career? Join us as we open a world of possibilities.  

Our Social Skills Groups team is currently seeking a Primary Facilitator to join our dynamic and growing team! 

• Position starts at $34-$40 per hour based on experience 
• Paid training
• Growth & development opportunities

About Us

The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism. Our mission is to open a world of possibilities for individuals with Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and humility.

We are grounded in our values of Transparency, Respect, Understanding, & Excellence (TRUE), which guide our efforts as a respected & growing employer and industry leader. Our people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands.

About the Opportunity

A Primary Social Skills Group Facilitator (Clinical Leader) designs and supervises the provision of evidence-based mental health services and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or similar developmental disabilities in response to physician recommendations in home, school and/or other natural settings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adheres to CSD’s Commitment to Quality Standards.
• Designs and prepares curriculum for the social skill group participants that is appropriate to client goals, chronological age, functional age, and interests.
• Facilitates social skill groups as well as providing direct supervision and support to Behavior Specialists who serve as the secondary facilitator for groups in excess of 4 clients.
• Assures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood by each assigned Behavior Specialist. Evaluates performance of direct reports.
• Projects calendar for clients at the beginning of the month and adds additional appointments as clients sign up for groups.
• Maintains productivity margin assigned by supervisor. Productivity margins will be based on the needs of the organization and region (e.g., approximately 5.25 hours per billable day). Productivity margins should be composed of social skill group billing. To meet billable expectations, multiple groups need to be offered per day and at least one group on Saturday’s. Attendance should be set to 4-8 clients per group (i.e., with the exception of when client cancellations occur). E-mails should be sent to all Bay Area RDs at the beginning of the month with offerings of group session dates/times so that clients can be added to the appropriate time slots. Productivity margins should be composed predominantly of social skill group hours; however, if productivity cannot be met, other types (e.g. MLS) of hours can be assigned.
• Responsible for educating families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with the number of hours that are clinically appropriate for the client. Additionally, is responsible for efficiently and effectively communicating CSD’s policies to families.
• Monitors family cancellations and offers them make-up sessions, as well as monitors second facilitator cancellations, and assists to find a replacement so that the session does not need to be canceled.
• Maintains appropriate progress notes for group billing hours and converts hours on CSD’s billing program by the conversion deadline.
• Completes necessary documentation including session notes and data tracking during the session and renders the session by the conversion deadline. Gathers all caregiver signatures as required by the payor and CSD guidelines.
• Meets at least once a month with CDs to ensure CD has all relevant information to write progress/discharge/transition reports and to discuss the current treatment plan, progress, family cancellations, and to address clinical concerns.
• Maintains regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends, and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Attends staff meetings, in-services, training, and other meetings as requested.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Benefits & Perks

You will have an opportunity to grow your career in this purpose-filled industry where you can see results every day. Benefits include:

• Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and skills 
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k
• CSD issued cell phone
• Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program

About Our TRUE Values

Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

Requirements

About You

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: psychology, childhood development, childhood education, special education, pediatric therapy (physical, occupational, or speech therapy), or related field.
• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis ("ABA"), Early Start Denver Model ("ESDM"), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children ("TEACCH"), Picture Exchange Communication System ("PECS") and Pivotal Response Training ("PRT") 
• Ability to travel to and work in multiple program service areas
• Reliable transportation is required, for drivers proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work 
• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair 
• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening 
• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing 
• Frequent typing, use of computer 
• Occasional walking around building  
• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling 
• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds 
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car 

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.