Social Pod Leader I

Location: Indio 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

We’re 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. We’re women-founded, minority-owned, and we don’t sacrifice clinical quality for profit. If you want to work somewhere that’s serious about outcomes and serious about its people, you’re 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 you're 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

• Integrity: We don't 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 don't settle. Personal and professional growth is our relentless pursuit.
• Advocacy: We champion our clients and teammates with fervor, ensuring they're 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.

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. You’ll spend most of your day standing, walking, sitting on the floor, transitioning between activities, and occasionally responding to challenging behaviors. Frequent (4–8 hours): sitting, standing, walking, simple grasping, reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting. Occasional (1–3 hours): keyboarding, fine manipulation, stairs, lifting or carrying 1–50 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.