ABA Clinic Licensing Supervisor

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position oversees the ABA Licensing Specialist positions responsible for the issuance of the licenses and annual renewals specifically for Applied Behavior Analysis Clinics that provide ABA therapy to children/youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The position acts as the liaison to the Colorado Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as well as the liaison to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and other certifying bodies for professionals providing ABA therapy. This position is responsible for keeping current on all licensure requirements for professionals in the field of ABA in Colorado. This position supervises three Social Services – ABA Clinic Licensing Specialists within the Provider Development Unit within the Provider Services Unit. The ABA Clinic Licensing Specialists that this supervisor oversees all maintain caseloads that include Applied Behavior Analysis Clinics that specialize in ABA therapy.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.

Nice To Haves

Master's in Human Services Field
RBT or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Supervision of the ABA Clinic Licensing Team: Directly supervises ABA Clinic Licensing Specialists in the Social Services class and oversees the work product of the ABA Clinic Licensing Team; meets individually with staff to problem-solve issues and discuss progress, and ensures unit processes and program policy development objectives are planned and met.
Develops and revises operating procedures and desk manuals, especially as it relates to principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and best practices.
Conducts interim and annual performance evaluations with unit staff and ensures workplace equity and leadership development for staff occurs.
Examines licensing and other unit processes to determine if workers are consistent and efficient in implementation, reports to management when concerns are identified, and recommends solutions.
Researches processes within the Department or within systems that overlap with the unit in function, i.e., background checks or zoning requirements, collects information, assesses impact to the work of the unit, and reports to management.
Trains ABA clinic licensing staff on all duties associated with their position and on changing processes.
Gathers input and instruction from management and creates memorandums, emails, or policies to communicate operational information internally and externally.
Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance: Evaluates the quality of programming, practices and policies, and compliance for providers of out-of-home care; specifically, conducts building and site inspections, ensures staff and care providers are supervised and trained according to their individual needs and the needs of the youth, assesses treatment planning, observes milieu, assesses behavioral interventions utilized by ABA Clinics, examines financial documentation to ensure stability of agencies and facilities and that the needs of the youth are being met, and conducts interviews with staff, parents, and youth to determine quality of care provided.
Provides or researches options for and coordinates delivery of technical assistance to licensed ABA Clinics in order to support quality care of youth and to increase their compliance with State and Federal rules, with particular focus on child protection and safety.
Oversees and directs licensed ABA Clinics and their providers to improve programming to ensure the safety, care, and well-being of children receiving ABA therapy.
This position is a technical assistance expert for the Division of Child Welfare in the areas of ABA Clinic licensing, child care/child welfare, and applied behavior analysis treatment planning related to these populations.
Serves as a supervisor over Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, child care and child welfare treatment, and the protocols necessary to assure child safety and well-being.
Rule Development and Consultation: This position advises on interpretation of statutes and rules to the Division of Child Welfare and the Office of Children, Aging, and Community Services.
This position is responsible for suggesting adjustments to rules based on changes in policies, practices, and statutes at a statewide level for providers as it relates to licensing or adoption practices.
Partners with internal and external stakeholders to identify necessary rule changes to Volume 7 Colorado Code of Regulations.
Participates in the development and implementation of rules that are integrated and consistent licensing protocols within the Division of Child Welfare, as well as with other divisions and stakeholders, including the Administrative Review Division.
Consults as necessary regarding these protocols with county departments of human services, and other government agencies including the Department of Public Health and Environment, the Department of Education, Colorado Department of Public Safety, Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Colorado Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Health Care Policy and Financing, and the Behavioral Health Administration.
Develops, tests, and refines rule review instruments in order to assure that child safety concerns are addressed.
Ensures that clinic self-assessment tools are developed, treatment standards are detailed in rule, and integrated (interagency) processes are maintained and enhanced.
Provides technical consultation and assistance to all Divisions responsible for out-of-home child placements to develop new rules, statutes, or revise rules in order to improve county and provider performance and to assure children’s health, safety, and well-being.
Initiates Volume 7 rule revisions and updates to reflect current practice and statute changes.
Position is relied on to be the expert opinion on how Volume 7 is interpreted and implemented, and when Volume 7 rules need to be modified to reflect changes in evidence-based practices and research publications, especially as it relates to the Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic licenses.
Caseload Carrying and License Approvals: This position is responsible for carrying a small caseload of licensed ABA Clinics on a regular basis.
Caseload carrying in a supervisory role exists to ensure supervisors are staying in touch with the provider community and the direct practice work.
This allows supervisors to keep a pulse on issues impacting providers, issues of noncompliance to Volume 7 rules and regulations, and trends in the provider community that can be improved upon through the Provider Services Unit practices, policies, or rules.
Evaluates programs through the analysis of policies and procedures, behavior management and discipline, staff qualifications, medication administration, and plans for educational, community, and recreational activities, treatment and services to be provided, and sites' compliance and quality via inspections and interviews.
Ensures that ABA Clinics meet mandatory requirements of the Colorado Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under DORA as well as external entities' physical space requirements, including: CDPHE, local health authorities, zoning and planning, and fire departments.
Conducts annual review of staff and youth files to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Completes reports of inspection to identify rule violations.
Ensures agency response and timely correction of violations.
All other duties as assigned by leadership within the Division of Child Welfare or leadership within the Provider Development Unit or Provider Services Unit.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program