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Easterseals Southern California · 2 hours ago

Social Skills Trainer

Ontario, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $78K/yr

5+ years exp

Easterseals Southern California is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and expanding access to services for individuals with disabilities. The Social Skills Trainer will assist in the development and delivery of training materials, support onboarding and training for new associates, and ensure compliance with clinical and administrative standards.

CharityNon Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Board Certified Behavior AnalystApplied Behavior AnalysisBehavior Analysis TechniquesManagement ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeCustomer Service OrientationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkCommunication SkillsConfidentiality

Required

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

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

Demonstrated expertise in approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis

Competent in employing 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