Social Skills Facilitator

Overview Of Position

Under direct supervision, provides instruction within a social skills group; collaborates with the Social Skills Lead in trial exposures; and monitors progress of participants. Contributes to regular lesson planning; writes session notes; and provides training to caregivers and Behavior Interventionists.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct instruction; facilitates social targets utilizing Behavior Skills Training (BST) and various other evidenced based practices to ensure acquisition of skills.
• Assists Social Skills Lead with trial exposures of new participants.
• Generates progress reports treatment plans for the Social Skills Lead; plans, facilitates and leads activities within a social skills group; records data, generates session notes and maintains accurate billing of all assigned social skills participants.
• Analyzes data from the social skills group for clinical effectiveness. Updates progress towards goals; provides training to caregivers and Behavior Interventionists within the group.
• Attends planning meetings and contributes to the schedule of activities and routines.
• Acts as a liaison between organization and families receiving treatment.

Education

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field.

Experience

• 1-2 years of professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expert knowledge of scientifically-validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches found to benefit children with ASD; familiar with current related research findings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to remain committed to a minimum of 6 month assignment in the Social Skills Group.
• Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
• Able to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect.
• Able to exercise discretion, demonstrate good judgement, and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Able to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Able to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Able to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Able to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting: Occasional
• Standing: Occasional
• Sitting: Frequent
• Walking: Occasional
• Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing: Occasional
• Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint.
• Environmental Exposure: Good working conditions with almost complete absence of disagreeable elements. Exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) less than 5% of work time.