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JOB TITLE: Group Leader | LOCATION: Sam Field Center 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy Little Neck NY 11362
Classification: 6A - Group Leader | Salary Range: $21-22/hour| Starting Salary: $21/hr
ABOUT COMMONPOINT
At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship
locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a Group Leader situated within the Special Services Department . The Special Services Department plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life within an inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director, the Group Leader is responsible for the daily supervision and safety of a group of neurodiverse children with special needs. They will provide direction to the youth workers in planning age appropriate activities which address the level of functioning in the group. The Group Leader is the direct link, communicant and helping person for the group, staff, and particularly the children. This role reports directly to Marianna Albines .
Across the agency, our seasonal and part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Agency Expectations
● Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
● Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
● Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
● Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.
Role Expectations
● The Group Leader is responsible to take leadership for the management of the group room.
● The Group Leader is responsible for developing individualized, age appropriate treatment plans for each child and maintaining monthly progress notes that meet regulatory compliance.
● The Group Leader will ensure that the daily schedule of activities are implemented and provide visuals for the group.
● The Group Leader will ensure that youth workers are engaged with the children at all times.
● The Group Leader will record daily attendance of children and submit accurate and completed Medicaid billing sheets to the Director within designated time periods.
● The Group Leader will provide individualized therapeutic interventions as needed
● The Group leader will communicate any unusual behavior or physical concerns to the Program Manager, as well as documenting it on ABC sheets and progress notes.
● The Group Leader will communicate with the Assistant Director for all changes in behaviors or physical conditions of the children.
● The Group Leaders will meet regularly with the staff in their room to provide direction and support in program operations.
● The Group Leader is responsible to keep inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for planned programming.
● The Group Leader will foster accountability…