Jobs · OTHR · California

Social Skills Group BCBA

Center for Social Dynamics · Alameda, CA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$90k–$103k/yrFull-time

About the Role

This leadership position combines clinical expertise, mentorship, and program oversight to ensure high-quality, evidence-based social skills programming that creates meaningful outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee evidence-based Social Skills Group (SSG) programs for children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities
  • Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship to Social Skills Group Primary Facilitators and Co-Facilitators
  • Support the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans, behavioral support plans, and clinical programming
  • Review client progress data and ensure high-quality, data-driven clinical decision-making
  • Deliver parent education and family support to promote skill generalization and long-term success
  • Ensure timely completion of assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and clinical documentation
  • Partner with Regional Directors and Operations leaders to maintain clinical quality, compliance, and service excellence
  • Lead clinical trainings and contribute to ongoing staff development initiatives

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Analysis, or a related field
  • Active BCBA certification required
  • Minimum two years of professional experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities
  • Experience leading or facilitating Social Skills Groups required
  • Knowledge of evidence-based autism interventions
  • Familiarity with social skills curricula such as PEERS®, Social Thinking®, or similar programs preferred
  • Knowledge of school-based services, IEPs, and community resources
  • Strong communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and build collaborative family partnerships
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas

What Excellence Looks Like

  • Engaging, effective social skills programs that improve client outcomes
  • Clinical teams that feel supported, developed, and empowered
  • Families who are actively engaged and confident in their child's treatment journey
  • High-quality documentation, compliance, and clinical integrity
  • Data-driven decision-making that supports meaningful progress

Benefits

  • Competitive salaried compensation
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities
  • In-house CEUs and annual CEU allowance for conferences and external learning
  • Opportunities to contribute to innovative social skills programming and clinical initiatives
  • Collaboration with Regional and Executive Clinical Leadership
  • Dedicated operational and administrative support, allowing focus on clinical leadership and client outcomes
  • Leadership development opportunities within a growing organization
  • A mission-driven culture focused on improving lives and expanding possibilities

Pay

$90,000 to $103,000 annually

About the Organization

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.

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.

Physical Requirements

  • 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

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