School-based group facilitator

Kids Thrive; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Thrive in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a full-time School-based Group Facilitator to lead small therapeutic groups of young children, promoting social-emotional skills and school readiness through structured activities.

You will work on-site with licensed clinicians, teachers, and families, document observations, participate in team meetings, and engage in ongoing training in child development and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in educational, childcare, or mental health settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families, clinicians, and school staff.
• Ability to model positive behavior, guide group routines, and manage turn-taking.
• Understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed care.
• Willingness to learn the Developmental Repair Model.
• Reliable attendance for full-time, on-site work in Cincinnati, OH.
• Background check eligibility and any required clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead small therapeutic groups for young children and implement structured activities.
• Promote social-emotional skills and readiness for school.
• Guide group routines, de-escalate challenging behaviors safely.
• Document observations and contribute to individualized plans.
• Collaborate with licensed clinicians, teachers, and families.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.

Skills

Group facilitation

Behavior support

Communication

Collaboration with families

De-escalation

Documentation

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Developmental Repair Model

Job description

Company Description

Kids Thrive provides outpatient treatment programs for children ages 3–12 who are experiencing significant mental health symptoms and challenging behaviors. The program offers structured, play‑based and skill‑building activities that help children grow, learn, and prepare for childcare and school environments. Children practice essential skills such as following directions, taking turns, and asking for help within consistent routines. Using the Developmental Repair Model, the team focuses on building children’s capacity for group participation and shared adult attention while working toward individualized goals. Family involvement is central, with licensed providers offering therapy, family sessions, and parent coaching to support caregivers in managing behaviors and improving daily life.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site School-based Group Facilitator role is located in Cincinnati, OH. The facilitator leads small therapeutic groups for young children, implementing structured activities that promote social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and readiness for school. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding group routines, modeling positive behavior, supporting children in following directions and taking turns, and helping them practice communication and coping skills. The facilitator collaborates closely with licensed clinicians, teachers, and families to reinforce treatment goals, document observations, and contribute to individualized plans. The role also involves participating in team meetings, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, and engaging in ongoing training related to child development and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in educational, childcare, or mental health settings, with skills in behavior support, group facilitation, and classroom-style management.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills for partnering with families, clinical staff, and school personnel, including the ability to give and receive feedback and document child progress clearly.


• Understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches, with willingness to learn the Developmental Repair Model.


• Ability to maintain consistent structure and routines, de-escalate challenging behaviors safely, and create an inclusive, respectful environment for diverse children and families.


• Relevant education such as an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, child development, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.


• Reliable attendance for full-time, on-site work in Cincinnati, OH, and capacity to participate in training, supervision, and professional development.


• Background check eligibility and any required clearances for working with children in school-based or outpatient settings.