After School Program Group Lead

All Jobs > After School Program Group Lead 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Beginnings ABA