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Program Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Supervises Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for a caseload of children with autism spectrum disorders, ages 0-22 years old, including the management of direct care staff (i.e., Behavior Technicians)
  • Designs and supervises individualized ABA programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, ages 0-22 years old, in natural settings – in-home, out in the community, in schools, and
    center.
  • Schedules and attends regular home visits with caregivers to review the program and provide parent coaching.
  • Assures clients receive interventions to meet the full extent of the services authorized; adjusts treatment team staffing as appropriate to meet the client’s needs.
  • Coordinates overlap with Behavior Technicians to observe sessions and provide coaching and clinical support in all settings where treatment is provided.
  • Regularly analyzes session data and reviews documentation submitted by Behavior Technicians such as session notes and lesson plans; updates individualized programs to ensure that they reflect each child’s development and progress towards identified goals.
  • Assists BCBAs in conducting initial and ongoing assessments every 3-6 months to generate treatment plans and assessment reports.
  • Partners with the BCBA to develop and implement Behavior Support Plans as needed.
  • Produces progress reports and treatment plans to meet regulatory agencies’ and funding sources’ requirements and submission timelines.
  • Assist BCBAs in developing and leading staff training for Behavior Technicians.
  • Plans and leads treatment plan review meetings with the family.
  • Following the guidance of the BCBA, address program delivery with families, including parent coaching to support the treatment plan, challenges with implementation, parent participation,
    scheduling, and work environment as necessary.
  • Travel is required.
  • Must attend staff meetings, training, and other meetings as requested.
  • Responsible for completing additional job duties as assigned by Manager.
  • Attend and achieve position competencies concerning role responsibilities.
  • Must perform in a hybrid role that involves supervisor duties and running sessions.
  • Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for meeting billable hour requirements outlined in the annual budget and providing efficient and effective service in all performance areas.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of billable tasks that meets the requirements of regulatory agencies and funding sources and is HIPAA compliant.
  • Track direct and indirect client sessions to ensure that services are provided to the full extent of the authorization for each client.
  • Assist the scheduler in assigning Behavior Technicians to treatment teams based on identified needs of clients and staff.
  • Maintains up to date files for all clients assigned.
  • Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of clinical staff.
  • Responsible for completing additional administrative tasks as assigned by BCBA.
  • Support staff in meeting productivity requirements outlined in the annual budget and for providing efficient and effective service in all performance areas.
  • Provide regular performance feedback to Behavior Technicians supervised related to their strengths and areas for improvement. Work with Behavior Interventionists to set goals for professional development; conduct formal performance reviews of direct reports under the guidance of BCBA.
  • Manage the performance of direct reports. Work directly with BCBA to implement
    support/development plans and/or formal corrective action when necessary.

Physical Requirements

  • Have the ability to regularly walk, stand, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, sit on the ground, and stand up from the ground or floor. Regularly kneel, crawl on the floor, sit in child-sized chairs, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may require running or otherwise moving quickly.
  • Exhibit manual dexterity to regularly enter data into a computer/tablet/phone; regularly use a
    computer/tablet/phone to view electronic screens.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Specific auditory abilities required by this job include perceiving the nature of sounds at normal to below normal speaking levels with or without correction, the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discrimination in sound, spatial awareness of sounds and speech at a variety of volume levels, often in background noise.
  • Be able to speak in a manner easily understood and be capable of driving a motor vehicle regularly.

Role Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the US.
  • 18 years of age or older and any of the following:
  • Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
  • Bachelor’s Degree + 12-semester units in applied behavior analysis + 1 year of experience in implementing behavior modification intervention services
  • Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of experience in implementing behavior modification intervention
    services
  • Master’s degree or enrolled in a Master’s program in ABA, Psychology, Sociology, or Education
  • Must follow a flexible schedule that is remote and in-person. The remote part of the job would include parent meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, client debriefs, and report writing done outside of the session and via telehealth. Overlaps and BT training are in person.
  • IMPORTANT: Supervisors in this role will be provided with a small caseload (5-10 clients). They will have to run sessions with the clients 1-2 times weekly until a behavior technician is assigned to the case. Once a behavior technician is assigned, upon the supervisor’s request, their caseload will be increased. All sessions ran will be paid at the supervision rate.

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)
  • RBT Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In-home, community, and in schools

What we offer

Help Families: This is a great place to work if you’re passionate about helping families, come work with us!

Training and Mentorship: Unity ABA ensures that all supervisors work closely with their BCBA’s to prepare them for the BCBA exam.

BCBA Supervision: BCBA supervision is available to all qualified employees.

Opportunities for growth: Working for a growing organization like ours can provide opportunities for advancement and growth within the company.

Positive work environment: We actively strive to promote a company culture that is positive, supportive, and values its employees

Work-life balance: Unity ABA offers flexible work arrangements.

Competitive compensation: Unity ABA offers competitive salaries, accrued sick time, and other perks for part-time employees and PTO and benefits for full-time employees.

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