OUCARES Social Group Facilitator

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University seeks an individual to lead social groups for autistic children, teens and/or adults. You will supervise participants, provide support, and maintain regular communication with the Program Coordinator. Classes run weekly, potentially enrolling up to 10 participants.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years with autistic individuals; a master’s degree is preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork, creativity, reliability, and strong communication in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, special education, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with autistic individuals.
• Positive attitude towards autistic individuals.
• Ability to work independently and creatively with little direction from supervisor.
• Dependable, detail oriented, organized and punctual.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills and flexibility when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead social groups for autistic children, teens and/or adults.
• Provide participant support and supervision.
• Communicate with the Program Coordinator regularly.
• Classes will be delivered weekly and could enroll up to 10 participants.
• Based on enrollment, multiple classes could meet weekly.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent work

Creativity

Punctuality

Organization

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual /Temporary

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 3

Position Information

Position Information

Employee\'s Effective Start Date

Employee\'s Effective Start Date 03/23/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from university or college in social work, counseling, psychology, special education, or related field.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with autistic individuals.

Positive attitude towards autistic individuals.

Ability to work independently and creatively with little direction from supervisor.

Dependable, detailed oriented, organized and punctual.

Must be a team player with strong communication skills and flexibility when needed.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree from a university or college in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Special Education or related field. Prior experience in facilitating groups for autistic individuals is preferred.

Position Purpose

Lead social program development and implementation with the goal of improving the quality of life of autistic participants and their families

Job Duties

Individual needed to lead social groups for autistic children, teens and/or adults. Includes supervision of all participants at the program, providing participant support when needed and communicating with the Program Coordinator on a consistent basis. Each class will be delivered on a weekly basis and could enroll up to 10 participants. Based on enrollment, multiple classes could meet weekly.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 03/20/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Specific Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Optional Documents

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309
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