After School Program Group Lead- ABA experience required

Description:

The After School Program Group Lead's role is to help facilitate the after-school Social Skills Groups and to be a positive, supportive mentor for participating clients and staff. The Group Lead encourages engagement, models appropriate social interactions, assists with activities and behavior management, and helps create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where clients can build confidence, communication skills, and healthy peer interactions.

*Must have a minimum of 2 years ABA experience, preferably RBT certified

Requirements:

Core Responsibilities

Leading Groups

• Serve as the primary facilitator to their assigned social skills groups(Floor).
• Maintain communication as needed with the Program Coordinator.
• Lead and explain activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Set up (if not already done) and clean up materials for each activity.
• Remind direct staff to follow the Social Skills Group (SSG) schedule.

Supporting Staff

• Model appropriate prompting, reinforcement, and behavior management techniques.
• Address minor issues immediately and refer major concerns to a supervisor.

Group Management

• Maintain structure, routine, and clear expectations for group members.
• Adjust pacing or activities based on client arrival times and inform the Program Coordinator of any schedule deviations.

Communication

• Communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator regarding the daily schedule and group needs.
• Report incidents, injuries, or significant behavioral events to the Program Coordinator or Lead BCBA.
• Seek clarification whenever unsure how to best support the group or clients.

Client-Centered Priority

• Prioritize client needs above all else. The immediate safety, support, and learning of clients in the social skills group must always take precedence over other Group Lead responsibilities.

Schedule:Monday - Thursday: 3 pm - 6 pm
Pay Range (based on experience)$25 - $30 per hr