RBT Associate Social Skills Facilitator - Easterseals Southern California

Under general supervision, implements planned social skills interventions in a center-based setting and provides training on evidenced based strategies to participants through modeling and feedback within a social skills group. Increases and maintains social targets among participants by providing intermittent and natural schedules of reinforcement, recording data, writing session notes, and weekly debriefing with the Social Skills Lead and Program Manager Facilitator.

Starting pay: $23-$26/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Provides specialized intervention and teaching strategies in a group setting based on the principles of
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach social skills targets to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities, as outlined in the treatment plan. Assists in
preparing the learning environment to maximize effectiveness of intervention.
 Completes necessary documentation, including data collection of targeted social goals, skill probing,
preference assessments, session notes, incidence reports, and service logs. Renders all sessions in electronic time record system on a daily basis. Maintains productivity as set forth in the annual budget.
 Under the supervision of Social Skills facilitator or social skills lead, assists in completing data analysis,
progress reports and other clinical planning notes.
 Participates in planning meetings. Contributes to planning of lessons, activities, and schedules. Debriefs with social skills team immediately following scheduled sessions.
 Completes assigned administrative activities including preparing data tracking, inputting data, and creating materials for future social skill group activity.

EDUCATION:
 Bachelor’s Degree –or- currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with preference to programs
related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing or related field, plus 2 years exposure to children
with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities.
 Current certified Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

EXPERIENCE:
 1 year experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related
developmental disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
 Demonstrated competency in approaches to intervention, based on the science of Applied Behavior
Analysis; competency in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies, including discrete trial
and naturalist teaching procedures, differential reinforcement, continuous and discontinuous
measurement, and crisis/emergency procedures.
 Must possess basic computer skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e.
Outlook, Word, Teams). Must be able to learn and use iPad and/or other assigned devices.
 Ability to maintain positive customer interaction and professionalism, communicate effectively through oral
and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Demonstrated ability to
interact well with children and their families, and to maintain a positive affect.
 Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures and regulations.
 Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential
situations and documentation.
 Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
 Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination
may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
 Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and
Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
 Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards;
maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.