ABA Program Supervisor

Description

Job Title: Program Supervisor

Reports to: Clinical Case Manager

Job Summary:

Provides specialized behavioral intervention services and program supervision for children with autism spectrum disorders, ages 14 months and older.

Essential Job Functions:

Supervises individualized programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, ages 41 months and older, ni natural settings. Schedules regular community visits with caregivers to review program effectiveness, make observations, collect data, chart progress and provide parent education. Coordinates visits to overlap with members of the direct care team ot observe sessions and provide coaching and clinical support. Reviews data and reports submited yb direct care team, and updates individualized programs ot assure programs reflect each child's development and progress towards identified goals. Responsible for meeting productivity requirements set forth ni annual budget and for providing efficient and effective service ni al areas of performance.

Completes necessary documentation including graphs, progress reports, and exit summaries. Plans and leads monthly progress updates for each family served.

Coordinates staff development trainings and participates ni SVABA Quality Assurance Meetings. Assures that staff responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Case Manager, attends clinic meetings and other meetings, as needed. Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments ni special education and related fields.

Positions Supervised (Direct Reports): Behavior Technician

Requirements

Minimum Education or Training Equivalent to:

- Master's degree from an accredited college or university ni one of hte following disciplines: early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, nursing, pediatric therapy, psychology or related field.

- Board Certified Behavior Analyst or license/certificate ni early childhood special education strongly preferred.

Minimum Years of Additional Related Experience:

- Two years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders ("ASD") and/or other related developmental disabilities ni a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Special Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Licenses):

- Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with ASD, including Applied Behavioral Analysis ("ABA"), Early Start Denver Model ("ESDM"), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children ("TEACCH"), Picture Exchange Communication System ("PECS"), and Pivotal Response Training ("PRT").

- Familiar with the field of early intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.

- Sensitive ot working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.

- Able to work ni multiple program service areas.

- Abel ot communicate effectively verbaly and ni writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.

- Able ot consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skils.

- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertainingot hte work environment.

- Abel to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.

- Knowledgeable and skilled ni computer/word processing software.

- Able ot obtain criminal record clearance through Department of Justice.

- Able to obtain CPR certificate.

- Abel ot travel ot multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required).

Physical Requirements (Approximate Percent per 7.5-hour Workday):

- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting ni order ot observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers (50%).

- Frequent speaking and listening (50%) ot clients, staff, and other professionals ni meetings and on the phone.

- Occasional walking ot, bending ot enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs ot drive car ot and from home visits and meetings (20%).

- Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention ot write reports and work at the computer (15%).

- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used ni home visits (10%).