Program Manager, Severe Behavior Services - Northridge​/SFV​/Whittier

Overview

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Under supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Assoc. Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, or Director of Severe Behavior Services), provides specialized behavior intervention services to individuals with severe challenging behaviors diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, developmental disabilities and/or diagnosis; supervises direct reports, and provides program management for assigned region/team in coordination with the BCBA. Ensures high quality services for participants and that all treatment provided follows protocols established and approved by ESSC.

Supports both center and home-based services and operations.

• Manages, provides work-direction, quality and clinical supervision to SBS Behavior Technicians to ensure that associates follow established (ABA) procedures, and implement treatment plans according to ESSC approved practices/protocols (assessments, intervention activities, experimental functional analysis, caregiver education/training) for individuals with severe challenging behaviors, monitoring participant progress. Guides, coaches, and reinforces the SBS team where required.
• Handles own case load providing treatment to individuals with severe challenging behaviors. Develops and delivers specific intervention activities. Provides parent/caregiver education according to treatment plan or other individualized assessments. Meets individual productivity requirements set forth in annual budget.
• Responsible for the integrity of documentation for assigned program. Ensures that all records (evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, exit summaries, etc.) are complete, correct, and timely updated by each SBS behavior technician. Performs data reliability and fidelity checks regularly.
• Assists the BCBA in creating and delivering specific intervention activities, clinical research protocols, program and quality development strategies. Reports regularly on programs results; escalates complex issues or concerns to BCBA as needed.
• Plans with own SBS team regarding treatment updates for each participant and family served within the program, and other relevant matters. Attends staff meetings, in-services, treatment planning, trainings, and other meetings, as requested.
• Identifies, coordinates, and delivers ongoing competency-based training to direct reports, including new hires. Has full authority for personnel actions. Ensures associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood. Manages and evaluates the performance and productivity of staff in assigned region.
• Maintains frequent, professional, and courteous communications with participants and families. Escalates parental concerns and needs immediately to direct supervisor.
• Remains current regarding new research, trends and developments in autism, ABA, and related fields.
• Supports Behavior Technicians and Program Managers with at least two (2) four-hour shifts per week, in clinic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Must have and maintain current CPR certification card.

• 2 years of professional experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Typically, experience in managing severe behavior problems such as frequent property destruction, aggression toward others, SIB, etc.

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices, scientifically-validated methodologies and analytic approaches for individuals with ASD; familiar with current research findings.
• Familiar with ABA intervention approaches, including functional behavioral assessments (descriptive and experimental) and function-based intervention plans such as Functional Communication Training (FCT), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and antecedent/consequence interventions.
• Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations; good judgment and decision-making skills.
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