Program Supervisor - Aba Therapy

Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt

Status – Part-time

Reports To: BCBA/BCaBA/Nexus Therapies Management

Summary/Objective: Clinical Manager/ ABA Program Supervisor

Assisting BCBAs in supervising clients with various developmental disabilities and needs, with the supervision of BCBA, assist in performing assessments for the continuation of services and or as needed, assisting with report writing, developing treatment plans, providing and/or supervising the implementation of ABA therapy to children and adolescents in the home and community settings, maintaining data and making treatment decisions based on progress, providing training to employees and families, coordinating and/or attending pertinent meetings with community providers, and maintaining client records and documentation from intake to discharge. BCaBAs will receive ongoing supervision by a BCBA. The BCaBA or Clinical manager maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Lead BCBA or Director of Operations.

Essential Functions:

• Experience conducting language/communication, social, play, and skill-based assessments.
• *Must successfully pass an FBI & DOJ background check.
• Strong clinical background or experience in administering verbal behavior assessments.
• Demonstrates leadership and problem solver
• Excellent soft skills such as time management, creative thinking, team player, excellent work ethics, and self-motivator
• Understands and implements Nexus Therapies policies and protocols
• Cultural Competent- Able to work with a variety of cultures
• Ability to work in different environments including dealing with various maladaptive behaviors
• Ability to conduct parent trainings/meetings as needed
• Experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children with autism and related disabilities.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and/or training others using individualized needs using skill-based curricula.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet California’s driving requirements
• Ability to work with individuals exhibiting various types of problem behaviors including aggression and self-injurious behaviors
• Supervise in-home 1:1 programs for a wide range of clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to use technology
• Ability to conduct staff ABA-related training topics Knowledge of the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Actively communicates the Nexus Therapies’ outreach efforts to the community
• Responsible for maintaining certification and informed regarding BACB updates
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others.
• Understands and applies Ethical standards abided by the Board of Behavior Analysts.
• Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Nexus Therapies
• Collect, graph, analyze, display, interpret, and discuss data-based progress.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the clients, families, clinical team, and administration

Required Education and Experience:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of ABA strategies and procedures including NET, DTT, PECS, PRT, and other ABA strategies in addition to the principles of behavior
• A Board Certified associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) OR has a Bachelors Degree and educational coursework completed in the areas of child development, special education, psychology, or related field. 12-semester units in Applied Behavior Analysis, and 1 year of behavior therapist experience working with individuals with Autism OR have a Bachelors Degree and a minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with Autism.

Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work fluctuates between a clinical, office, and home environment.
• Ability to work in occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language.
• Ability and willingness to travel between client locations for appointments as assigned in a punctual manner.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
• Regular contact with parents, and clinical team. community members, administration team, and outside agency personnel.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Moderate to high-stress levels.
• Hazards: incumbent may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.

Travel

• This position requires traveling between client residences in your designated territory.

Highly Desired

• BCaBA Certified
• Bilingual in Spanish

Must be enrolled in an ABA Masterss program

Benefits

For full-time employees, Nexus Therapies offers the following benefits:

• 401K
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)
• PTO
• Sick pay
• Mileage reimbursement & paid drive time
• Phone stipend
• Laptop or iPad
• National Holidays (not all national holidays are observed)
• Health