Social Skills Group Facilitator- Masters Required

Description

**Must have 6 Months of ABA Experience**

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 $33-$43 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 result