Social Skills Group (SSG) Facilitator: Master's Level

Center for Social Dynamics•Alameda, CA

1d•$30 - $42

About The Position

A Primary Social Skills Group Facilitator (Clinical Leader) designs and supervises evidence-based mental health services and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or similar developmental disabilities, in response to physician recommendations. Services may be provided in homes, schools, and other natural settings. The facilitator designs and prepares social skills group curricula suited to participants’ goals, chronological and functional ages, and interests. The role facilitates groups and directly supervises and supports Behavior Specialists who serve as secondary facilitators for groups with more than four clients. It also includes evaluating direct reports and ensuring their responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are understood. The facilitator coordinates client calendars and group schedules, maintains assigned productivity margins, communicates group offerings to Bay Area Regional Directors, and works to maintain group attendance and coverage when cancellations occur. The role educates families about clinically appropriate, consistent schedules and communicates organizational policies. The facilitator completes group documentation, progress notes, data tracking, billing conversions, and required caregiver signatures by applicable deadlines. The role meets monthly with Clinical Directors to discuss treatment plans, progress, cancellations, reports, and clinical concerns, and maintains regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director about administrative concerns. The facilitator also keeps current with research and developments in autism, special education, and related fields, and attends meetings and training as requested. Starting pay is $30–$42 per hour. The role requires travel to and work in multiple program service areas. Physical requirements may include visual and computer work, prolonged sitting, telephone use, document handling, typing, occasional walking, bending, reaching, stooping, pulling, lifting or carrying items up to 20 pounds, and driving.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or ABA.
Special Education degree is acceptable for individuals who have also completed ABA coursework.
One year of experience implementing behavioral health treatment; group facilitation experience is preferred.
Knowledge of methodologies benefiting children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), 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; drivers must provide proof of a valid driver license and current auto insurance identification card.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating groups.

Responsibilities

Adhere to CSD’s Commitment to Quality Standards.
Design and prepare social skills group curricula appropriate to client goals, chronological and functional ages, and interests.
Facilitate social skills groups and directly supervise and support Behavior Specialists serving as secondary facilitators for groups with more than four clients.
Ensure assigned Behavior Specialists understand their responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities, and evaluate their performance.
Project client calendars at the beginning of each month and add appointments as clients sign up for groups.
Maintain the productivity margin assigned by the supervisor, primarily through social skills group billing; offer multiple groups per day and at least one Saturday group, and communicate monthly group dates and times to Bay Area Regional Directors.
Educate families about maintaining a consistent schedule with a clinically appropriate number of hours and communicate CSD policies effectively.
Monitor family cancellations and offer make-up sessions; monitor secondary facilitator cancellations and help find replacements to avoid canceling sessions.
Maintain appropriate progress notes for group billing and convert hours in CSD’s billing program by the conversion deadline.
Complete session notes and data tracking during sessions, render sessions by the conversion deadline, and obtain caregiver signatures required by payors and CSD guidelines.
Meet at least monthly with Clinical Directors to provide information for progress, discharge, and transition reports and discuss treatment plans, progress, family cancellations, and clinical concerns.
Communicate regularly with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors.
Stay current on research, trends, and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields.
Perform other assigned duties and attend staff meetings, in-services, training, and other requested meetings.