After School Program Group Lead

New Beginnings ABA; Southbridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

New Beginnings ABA seeks an After School Program Group Lead to facilitate social skills groups and act as a positive mentor for clients and staff. You will model appropriate interactions, assist with activities, and support behavior management while fostering a safe, inclusive environment where participants build confidence and social skills.

The role emphasizes daily group leadership, collaboration with the Program Coordinator, and proactive communication to ensure smooth group operations and

Qualifications

• The Group Lead facilitates after-school social skills groups and models appropriate interactions.
• Supports staff with behavior management and activity guidance.
• Keeps safety, inclusion, and client engagement as top priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and explain daily activities for each group.
• Maintain structure, routine, and clear expectations for group members.
• Communicate schedule and group needs with the Program Coordinator.

Skills

Group facilitation

Behavior management

Social skills coaching

Communication

Activity planning

Job description

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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.