Social Pod Leader I

Key Essentials to Behavior Management, Corp • Indio, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Pod Leader is KEBM's entry-level direct clinical role. This position involves delivering ABA services, running pods, implementing treatment plans, collecting clinical data, and executing behavior protocols. The role offers a pathway to RBT certification with employer support for training and supervision, leading to increased pay and expanded scope. KEBM is a five-clinic ABA therapy company founded in 2016, serving clients with various diagnoses using a proprietary S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. methodology. The company emphasizes clinical quality, client care for all, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to stay calm in dynamic situations and self-regulate.
• Willingness to provide the same energy and care to all clients, including open play and camp participants, as full-time ABA clients.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors with training and support.
• Must be able to work part-time.

Nice To Haves

• RBT certification supported but not required in CA (required for full scope in GA).
• Prior experience working with children, especially neurodiverse children.
• Any ABA exposure (coursework, previous role, shadowing).
• RBT certification already in progress.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct ABA services in California clinics, implementing BCBA-authored treatment plans, collecting clinical data, and executing behavior protocols.
• Run pod sessions with a typical facilitator-to-client ratio of 1:3, which can extend to 1:4 or 1:5 for lower-behavior clients.
• Collect accurate session data with a 24-hour turnaround time.
• Support non-ABA programming and RBT-paired pod support in Georgia clinics.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, BCBAs, and Clinic Managers, never acting as the sole clinical authority.
• Participate in ongoing S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. methodology training.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviors such as aggression, elopement, and self-injury, with provided training and supervisory backup.

Benefits

• Paid sick time (per state law)
• CEU reimbursement for certification maintenance
• Supervision hours for BCaBA/BCBA pathway candidates at no cost
• Professional liability coverage
• Ongoing S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. methodology training
• Priority access to full-time roles as they open
• Support for RBT certification (covers 40-hour training and supervision hours)
• Pay increase upon passing RBT certification exam

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED