Social Skills Associate Facilitator

Easterseals Southern California•Covina, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Social Skills Associate Facilitator implements planned social skills interventions in a center-based setting and trains participants in evidence-based strategies through modeling and feedback within a social skills group. The role helps increase and maintain participants’ social targets using intermittent and natural schedules of reinforcement, recording data, writing session notes, and debriefing weekly with the Social Skills Lead and Program Manager Facilitator. The facilitator provides specialized group interventions and teaching strategies based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach social skills targets to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities, as outlined in treatment plans. The role assists in preparing the learning environment, completing clinical documentation and electronic time records, and supporting data analysis, progress reports, clinical planning, lesson and activity planning, and administrative preparation. The position maintains productivity as set forth in the annual budget and participates in planning meetings and immediate post-session team debriefs. Starting pay is $27.40 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or current enrollment in an accredited college or university; preference for programs related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing, or a related field.
Two years of exposure to children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities.
Current Registered Behavior Technician certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
One year of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities.
Demonstrated competency in intervention approaches based on Applied Behavior Analysis.
Competency in behavior-analytic methodologies, including discrete-trial and naturalistic teaching procedures, differential reinforcement, continuous and discontinuous measurement, and crisis/emergency procedures.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Ability to learn and use an iPad and/or other assigned devices.
Ability to maintain positive customer interactions and professionalism, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups.
Ability to interact well with children and their families and maintain a positive affect.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive situations and documentation.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity; a signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required by Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Ability to travel locally, maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Responsibilities

Implement planned social skills interventions in a center-based setting.
Train participants in evidence-based strategies through modeling and feedback in social skills groups.
Use intermittent and natural schedules of reinforcement to increase and maintain participants’ social targets.
Collect data and write session notes; debrief weekly with the Social Skills Lead and Program Manager Facilitator.
Provide ABA-based interventions and teaching strategies to teach social skills targets to individuals with ASD and/or other developmental disabilities, as outlined in treatment plans.
Assist in preparing the learning environment to maximize intervention effectiveness.
Complete documentation, including targeted social-goal data collection, skill probing, preference assessments, session notes, incidence reports, and service logs.
Record all sessions in the electronic time record system daily.
Maintain productivity as set forth in the annual budget.
Under supervision of the Social Skills Facilitator or Social Skills Lead, assist with data analysis, progress reports, and other clinical planning notes.
Participate in planning meetings and contribute to planning lessons, activities, and schedules.
Debrief with the social skills team immediately following scheduled sessions.
Complete assigned administrative activities, including preparing data tracking, entering data, and creating materials for future social skills group activities.