Social Skills Coordinator

Social Skills Coordinator

Full Time Melbourne, FL, US

Salary Range: $44,413.00 – $48,331.00 annually

The Social Skills Coordinator partners with students, their families and referring professionals to facilitate our students’ path toward independence, serving as the main facilitator and liaison to all CIP functions within the center. The position is onsite full‑time exempt, located in Melbourne, FL and reports to the Assistant Program Director. It operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours, weekend work, and minimal travel.

• Instruct social skills curriculum in individual and group sessions, including aspects of social communication, awareness, behavior, and confidence.
• Support instruction in program areas of Reframing, PEERS, and Social Mentoring.
• Assess student social skills strengths and challenges and assist in student goal setting.
• Develop relationships with local colleges to recruit a pool of college interns to interact with CIP students as social mentors.
• Supervise and train Social Skills department staff and perform regular one‑on‑ones and evaluations.
• Collaborate on social thinking projects across departments to ensure Social Thinking is an integral part of the student’s holistic plan.
• Produce individual social thinking session notes, monthly group notes, and progress reports.
• Develop and plan weekend activities in collaboration with life skills for all students to participate in and practice social skills.
• Lead and oversee the Student Council.
• Participate in department head and team review meetings and contribute to the overall student’s program plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required.
• Proficient with office utility computer software programs and a quick learner in new technologies is required.
• Education, training, or career experience in approaches, methods, and support for persons with autism spectrum disorder and/or learning differences, specifically in the area of social skills or social mentoring.
• Successfully managed projects and teams within a collaborative workplace environment.
• PEER for Young Adults Certified is highly preferred.
• Active Driver’s License is required.
• Exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills, and self‑motivation to manage tasks to completion.
• Genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.

• Vacation Time – 15 days full time only.
• Paid Holidays – 13 days full time only; holiday premium pay for part time only.
• Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Short and Long‑term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(K) – Traditional and Roth with employer match up to 4%.
• Financial Wellness Advisor Services.
• Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time.
• Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time.
• Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts.
• Health advocate to assist with insurance and healthcare challenges.
• Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and Collaborative Culture.
• Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements, or other factors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.

College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.