Trainer, Social Skills

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Under general direction, assists in the development and delivery of training materials. Assits with onboarding and training new Social Skills associates, as well as ongoing training support for existing teams. Ensures that the Social Skills Department associates are adequately trained and that all clinical and administrative duties are implemented to meet established standards and expectations. 

Starting salary range $87,000 per year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partners with Social Skills leadership team to identify areas for improvement for the department to enhance clinical quality and department efficiencies. Creates and coordinates competency-based staff training to associates, including RBT and BACB candidates.
• Collaborates with Social Skills Leadership to develop ongoing trainings for scheduling staff for professional development, as well as new hire training needs. Contributes to the development of training curriculum and documentation to align with the needs of the organization.
• Travels across regions to assist with training and quality needs. Attends staff meetings, in-services, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• May assist with conducting behavior assessments, social skills screenings, and facilitation of social skills sessions as needed.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in organizational behavior management, behavior analysis, training, autism, special education, social skills development, and related fields.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, psychology, behavior analysis, or related field.
• Requires a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing –or- Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) –or- licensed psychologist. BCBA Preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 or more years of related professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• 1 or more years of management experience management/supervisory experience of certified/clinical staff; including experience in the planning, coordination, and implementation of social skills programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with behavior analysis teaching/training techniques used in organizational settings.

   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated expertise in approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Competent in emplying and directing behavior analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Training (NET), Behavior Skills Training (BST), Experimental Functional Analysis (EFA), and group learning.
• Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills. Able to foster teamwork, effective monitoring, motivating, training, and mentoring of staff. Strong in interpersonal conversations, engagement in difficult conversations, and handling conflict.
• Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain positive customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Knowledgeable of standards and regulations related to health information management.
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and EHR software.
• Able to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel throughout Southern California with reliable transportation, maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and have and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC. Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.