SOCIAL SKILL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00

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.
  
  

Why People Inc.?

When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, on-demand pay access and more), consistent schedules and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is the regions most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who’s dedicated, caring and compassionate – that’s how we treat our employees.