Social Skills Group Facilitator - Vallejo, CA

About the role

A Primary Social Skills Group Facilitator (Clinical Leader) designs and supervises the provision of evidence-based mental health services and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or similar developmental disabilities in response to physician recommendations in home, school and/or other natural settings.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to CSD’s Commitment to Quality Standards.
• Designs and prepares curriculum for the social skill group participants that is appropriate to client goals, chronological age, functional age, and interests.
• Facilitates social skill groups as well as providing direct supervision and support to Behavior Specialists who serve as the secondary facilitator for groups in excess of 4 clients.
• Assures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood by each assigned Behavior Specialist.
• Evaluates performance of direct reports.
• Projects calendar for clients at the beginning of the month and adds additional appointments as clients sign up for groups.
• E-mails all Bay Area RDs at the beginning of the month with offerings of group session dates/times so that clients can be added to the appropriate time slots.
• Maintains productivity margin assigned by supervisor. Productivity margins will be based on the needs of the organization and region (e.g., approximately 5.25 hours per billable day).
• Responsible for educating families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with the number of hours that are clinically appropriate for the client. Additionally, is responsible for efficiently and effectively communicating CSD’s policies to families.
• Maintains appropriate progress notes for group billing hours and converts hours on CSD’s billing program by the conversion deadline.
• Gathers all caregiver signatures as required by the payor and CSD guidelines.
• Completes necessary documentation including session notes and data tracking during the session and renders the session by the conversion deadline.
• Maintains regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends, and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, training, and other meetings as requested.
• Adds additional appointments as clients sign up for groups.
• Maintains productivity margin assigned by supervisor.
• Completes necessary documentation including session notes and data tracking during the session and renders the session by the conversion deadline.
• Gathers all caregiver signatures as required by the payor and CSD guidelines.
• Completes necessary documentation including session notes and data tracking during the session and renders the session by the conversion deadline.
• Maintains regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients, Behavior Specialists, and/or Clinical Directors.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends, and developments related to autism, special education, and related fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, training, and other meetings as requested.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, ABASpecial Education is acceptable for individuals who also have completed ABA coursework
• One year experience implementing behavioral health treatment, preferred experience in group facilitation
• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavioral Analysis ("ABA"), Early Start Denver Model ("ESDM"), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children ("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, for drivers proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card

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