About this role
Hourly Pay Range: $20.00-$22.34
Shift: Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm; Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm
Implement training activities for adolescent social skills groups. Conduct up to 5 sessions per month. Each session will involve one 90-minute group.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide support and oversight for the Social Skills Group.
• Conduct initial meetings with families in connection with the Social Skills Program. Have families sign all necessary intake paperwork.
• Assess people to determine eligibility for the Social Skills Program.
• Plan and implement social skills training activities appropriate for various age groups.
• Order materials for the Social Skills Program.
• Ensure Case Notes are completed contemporaneously in accordance with the Agency Policy.
• Responsible to record time worked at the start and end of each shift and to work the minimum number of accepted hours hired for.
• Responsible for securing and protecting personal and agency related data by adhering to the Agency's computer security policies.
• Keeps in compliance with agency mandated in-service and online trainings.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
• Bachelor's in counseling, Education, Psychology or related field.
• Two years related experience preferred.
• Experience conducting or coordinating positive behavior support services.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to support people receiving services with repositioning, lifting and transferring as required by their person-centered plan.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations.
• Valid Driver's License that meets agency policy.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the supervision of program Direct Support Professionals.