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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Group Lead
Department
Community Based Services (CBS)
Created
10/7/2021
Reports to
Psychosocial Group Manager
Revised
07/08/2025
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
EEO - 1
Service Workers
Position Type
Full Time
Travel
Regular travel within Lyon County to transport clients
Work Hours
Mon - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm during the school year and
8:00 am - 4:00 pm during the summer.
Positions Supervised
None
Summary
The Group Lead position supports the Psychosocial Group Program operation, an intensive outpatient program for at-risk youth, by running the group room and providing quality face-to-face support and supervision to agency clients. The purpose of the Group Program is to assist individuals in developing social and emotional skills for appropriate and safe behaviors, fostering positive outlook of self and future, and to help keep youth in their home, communities, and schools.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides direct psychosocial group services to youth clients in an effort to teach individuals to develop appropriate behaviors and personal attitudes for successful functioning at home, school, and in the community.
• Monitors all clients in the program for appropriate behavior and safety, with close guidance and supervision to clients who may be assigned specifically to his or her care.
• Assists in facilitating daily activities and outings.
• May transport individuals to and/or from various locations as required by specific work assignment.
• Maintain clean group spaces.
• Designs, prepares, and leads the program curriculum for a specific developmental skill to be taught to the youth in the program.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all client services, as defined by state licensing agencies, funding agencies, and CrossWinds standards and requirements. Submits all work-related paperwork in a timely manner and in acceptable format as determined by agency requirements.
• Motivates program clients to achieve and improve individual social skills by creating a positive model for them to emulate.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship and professional demeanor with clients, external community partners, agency staff members, and visitors.
• Attends applicable staff meetings conducted by CrossWinds.

Requirements
Skills & Abilities
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience
One year of experience in the health and human services field is preferred.
Certifications & Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.
Additional Qualifications
Ability to work with persons with serious emotional disturbance; ability to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team; possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations.
Work Environment
This job operates in a community setting, as well as in a professional office setting. This position primarily works with clients in a group setting and within the agency's residential facilities. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; handle objects; grasp and reach for items with hands and arms; manipulate hands and fingers; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to become certified in Managing Aggressive Behaviors (MAB), which includes training in proper restraint/physical intervention techniques to be utilized as a last resort. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Language skills are required, including the ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak the English language. This position also requires the ability to interpret written materials, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present and respond to questions.
Salary Description
$18.58/hour