After School Program Group Lead

NEW BEGINNINGS ABA COMPANY; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

NEW BEGINNINGS ABA COMPANY is seeking an After School Program Group Lead to help facilitate the social skills groups and mentor clients and staff in a positive, inclusive environment after school. You will lead activities, support staff, and help create healthy peer interactions.

The role emphasizes safety, learning, and client-centered priorities, with regular communication to the Program Coordinator and adherence to the group schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience leading social skills groups or similar settings.
• Ability to model positive social interactions and mentor participants.
• Strong communication with staff and program coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary facilitator to assigned social skills groups and lead day-to-day activities.
• Maintain communication with the Program Coordinator and other staff.
• Set up and clean up materials for each activity.
• Model prompting, reinforcement, and behavior management techniques.
• Maintain structure, routine, and clear expectations for group members.
• Report incidents and seek guidance when needed.

Skills

Group facilitation

Behavior management

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Description

The After School Program Group Lead's role is to help facilitate the after-school Social Skills Groups and to be a positive, supportive mentor for participating clients and staff. The Group Lead encourages engagement, models appropriate social interactions, assists with activities and behavior management, and helps create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where clients can build confidence, communication skills, and healthy peer interactions.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

Leading Groups

• Serve as the primary facilitator to their assigned social skills groups(Floor).
• Maintain communication as needed with the Program Coordinator.
• Lead and explain activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Set up (if not already done) and clean up materials for each activity.
• Remind direct staff to follow the Social Skills Group (SSG) schedule.

Supporting Staff

• Model appropriate prompting, reinforcement, and behavior management techniques.
• Address minor issues immediately and refer major concerns to a supervisor.

Group Management

• Maintain structure, routine, and clear expectations for group members.
• Adjust pacing or activities based on client arrival times and inform the Program Coordinator of any schedule deviations.

Communication

• Communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator regarding the daily schedule and group needs.
• Report incidents, injuries, or significant behavioral events to the Program Coordinator or Lead BCBA.
• Seek clarification whenever unsure how to best support the group or clients.

Client-Centered Priority

• Prioritize client needs above all else. The immediate safety, support, and learning of clients in the social skills group must always take precedence over other Group Lead responsibilities.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 3 pm - 6 pm

Pay Range (based On Experience)

$25 - $30 per hr