Social Skills Group Facilitator - ABA - Childhood Development Role

Center for Social Dynamics; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) seeks a Primary Social Skills Group Facilitator (Clinical Leader) to design and supervise evidence-based mental health services for children with autism in home, school, and community settings. You will lead groups, supervise other facilitators, and manage scheduling and billing with families and payors.

The role calls for a Master’s degree in a relevant field, ABA knowledge, and travel across Bay Area programs to support intervention plans and documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, MFT, or ABA.
• One year of experience implementing behavioral health treatment or group facilitation.
• Knowledge of ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, and PRT methods.
• Willingness to travel to multiple program service areas.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares curriculum for social skill groups appropriate to client goals and ages.
• Facilitates social skill groups and supervises the secondary facilitator for larger groups.
• Monitors progress notes and converts hours in the billing system by deadline.
• Educates families on scheduling, policies and clinical requirements.
• Monitors cancellations and arranges makeup sessions to prevent cancellations.
• Maintains communication with HR and Regional Director regarding administrative concerns.

Skills

Group facilitation

Clinical leadership

Education program design

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, MFT, or ABA

Special Education with ABA coursework

Job description

Position Summary

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

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, ABA

• Special Education is acceptable for individuals who also have completed ABA coursework

• One year experience implementing behavioral health treatment, preferred experience in group facilitation

• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (“ABA”), Early Start Denver Model (“ESDM”), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (“TEACCH”), Picture Exchange Communication System (“PECS”) and Pivotal Response Training (“PRT”)

• Ability to travel to and work in multiple program service areas

• Reliable transportation is required, for drivers proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work

• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair

• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening

• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing

• Frequent typing, use of computer

• Occasional walking around building

• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling

• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds

• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car

About Our Values - TRUE

• Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

• Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

• Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

• Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We’re a passionate team on a mission to open up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.

From our very first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment. With services that are as unique as the individuals we support, we meet kids where they are—at home, in schools, and in communities—and guide them on a path toward growth.

We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do. As a fast-growing leader in the field, we’re known for our vibrant culture, hands-on training, and career pathways that help you grow just as much as those we serve.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives—we light them up.

About Our Values

• Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

• Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

• Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

• Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work

• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair

• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening

• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing

• Frequent typing, use of computer

• Occasional walking around building

• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling

• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds

• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car