Social Pod Leader I

Social Pod Leader I

Location: Georgia Clinic
Job Type: Part-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly
Reports To: Program Supervisor / Clinical Supervisor
Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
Certifications: CPR/First Aid required (or obtained within required timeframe)

About Us

Were a five-clinic ABA therapy company with four locations across Southern California and one in Georgia founded in 2016 by a BCBA with 25 years in the field. Our team of 68 professionals deliver evidence-based therapy through our proprietary S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. methodology and our Sensory Spot locations prove that therapy can actually feel like play. We serve every client who walks through our doors insurance-funded private pay open play and camp families alike. Were women-founded minority-owned and we dont sacrifice clinical quality for profit. If you want to work somewhere thats serious about outcomes and serious about its people youre in the right place.

Our Culture

At Key Essentials to Behavior Management we truly value our employees. We offer ongoing training support and professional development opportunities. If youre passionate about improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through ABA therapy and want to make a meaningful difference we encourage you to apply for the position of Social Pod Leader I.

Our Core Values

Our core values are the foundation of everything we do at Key Essentials to Behavior Management:

- Integrity: We dont just talk the talk; we walk it with conviction.
- Authenticity: No facades. Pure unfiltered genuineness in every action.
- Respect: We treat all with the honor they deserve challenging norms and breaking stereotypes.
- Growth Orientation: We dont settle. Personal and professional growth is our relentless pursuit.
- Advocacy: We champion our clients and teammates with fervor ensuring theyre not just heard but celebrated.

How S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. Work

S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. is our proprietary group ABA therapy methodology a pod-based model where social skills behavior intervention and individualized goals are delivered inside a structured group dynamic.

• Each pod has 3 to 6 clients with varied diagnoses autism ADHD ADD Down syndrome developmental delays grouped by age skill level and goal alignment.
• The typical facilitator-to-client ratio is 1:3; it can extend to 1:4 or 1:5 for lower-behavior clients based on Clinic Manager and clinical team decisions.

• On-site supervision is always available solo pod work may occur when clinically appropriate but a supervisor BCBA or Clinic Manager is always reachable on-site if the situation escalates.

• We use a push-in / pull-out model: group work inside the pod 1:1 intensive instruction pulled out when a client needs dedicated skill-building.

• BCBAs and Program Supervisors move between pods providing real-time coaching and clinical oversight.

Position Summary

The Social Pod Leader I (SPL I) is an entry-level support role responsible for assisting with therapeutic social recreational and enrichment programming for children and adolescents in clinic camp and community-based settings.

Employees support client engagement structured activities behavior support implementation under supervision safety monitoring and documentation. Responsibilities may vary based on state regulations training completion supervision level and assigned program.

The Role What Youll Actually Do

The Social Pod Leader is KEBMs entry-level direct clinical role.

• McDonough GA clinic you support RBT-led insurance sessions (you dont deliver ABA services independently Georgia regulations require RBT certification for insurance billing) AND you lead non-ABA programming (camp open play enrichment) solo within program design. RBT certification is strongly encouraged because it expands your scope to full ABA delivery.
• GA clinic: Support RBT-led ABA sessions material handling setups prompt and reinforcer delivery under the RBTs direction during insurance sessions. No independent ABA delivery.
• Both states: Lead non-ABA programming spring/winter/summer camps open play at Sensory Spot locations enrichment classes. You run these solo within program design; on-site supervision is always available.
• Staff ratios assigned by Clinic Manager and clinical team typically 1:3 in the pod up to 1:4 or 1:5 for lower-behavior clients. You never set ratios yourself.
• GA support documentation under RBT direction. Either way 24-hour turnaround.
• Never work as the sole clinical authority for a client pod supervisor BCBA and Clinic Manager are always accessible when something exceeds your scope or training.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support individualized and group-based programming in clinic pod camp and enrichment settings
• Assist with implementation of behavior support and skill-building activities under supervision
• Maintain assigned client supervision ratios and follow program protocols
• Support client transitions peer interaction emotional regulation and participation
• Complete required documentation and incident reporting within established timelines
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA safety and company policies
• Participate in required trainings meetings and supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to complete required onboarding and training
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Ability to work in active environments with children
• Reliable transportation preferred

Physical Requirements

This role is physically active. Youll spend most of your day standing walking sitting on the floor transitioning between activities and occasionally responding to challenging behaviors.

• Frequent (48 hours): sitting standing walking simple grasping reaching bending twisting kneeling squatting
• Occasional (13 hours): keyboarding fine manipulation stairs lifting or carrying 150 lbs
• Crisis readiness: responding appropriately to elopement aggression and self-injury with full training and supervisory backup

Benefits Part-Time

Paid sick time (per state law) CEU reimbursement for certification maintenance

Supervision hours for BCaBA/BCBA pathway candidates at no cost Professional liability

coverage Ongoing S.O.C.I.A.L. P.O.D.S. methodology training Priority access to full-time roles as they open

Equal Opportunity Employer

KEBM is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. KEBM makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

Required Experience:

Junior IC