ABA program Supervisor

Aba Shine•Oakly, CA

2d•$41 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

Attention ABA Program Supervisors! Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of individuals diagnosed with Autism and their families? Join us at ABA SHINE, where we prioritize not only the well-being of our clients but also the growth and fulfillment of our team members. At ABA SHINE, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing top-notch ABA services to families in the Fremont, California area. With competitive compensation, training, mentorship, and a positive work environment, your journey with us will be both rewarding and fulfilling. Don't miss this chance to join a team that values your expertise and dedication. Apply now and become a part of something truly meaningful! JOB DESCRIPTION – Program Supervisor 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 staffing of treatment team as appropriate to meet the needs of the client. Coordinates visits to 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 assessments, 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 the requirements and submission timelines of regulatory agencies and funding sources. Assist BCBAs in developing and leading staff training for Behavior Technicians. Plans and leads treatment plan review meetings with 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, trainings, and other meetings as requested. Responsible to complete additional job duties as assigned by Manager. Attaining and achieving position competencies in relation to role responsibilities. Program Supervisors are responsible for developing and overseeing clinical programs, supervising Behavior Technicians, and providing education and training for client caregivers. Will provide clinical instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, school, and clinic settings Collect data on programs, assist with parent training, and implement programs developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst individualized for each client Efficiently produce each client’s clinical programs, reports, and other supervision documents accurately and completely in compliance with contracted (billable) hours Directly supervise, train and support BTs, from entry-level to advanced, to successfully exhibit the necessary confidence and authority to build rapport with families and conduct effective sessions Provide coverage for peers during their absences and provide direct therapy to clients if the BT is absent and other coverage is not available Maintain professional, regular, and effective (timely and accurate) communication with client families and all colleagues (administrative and clinical): Monday to Friday The core value of our practice is inspired by Burrhus Frederic Skinner and Dr. Ole Ivar Lovaas. At ABA SHINE, we believe that recovery is possible and we design and implement our interventions with that in mind. Our team is committed to offering evidence-based interventions that are guided by science and inspired by compassion. We believe that Autism and related disorders are just part of our clients; it is not everything that they are. We treat each one of our clients as much more than a diagnosis. ABA SHINE supports individuals with Autism and other developmental challenges using individualized methodologies that have been tested and proven effective in the literature. THE ABA SHINE team offers exceptional ABA services delivered with care, enthusiasm, and human touch to promote fast and lasting progress. We are confident that our services exceed our clients’ expectations. According to the parents’ survey, our data shows clients’ satisfaction and social validity of our services. ABA SHINE focuses on assessing or evaluating the client’s needs. We believe that assessments are necessary; Assessments drive the development of our intervention programs. At ABA SHINE, assessments can look different based on the client’s needs. ABA SHINE team design individualized intervention programs to overcome our client’s deficits. We use clients’ strengths to help teach new skills and support them in overcoming their challenges. We start our teaching by targeting fundamental skills and building on to new and complex skills. Every client has unique needs, and ABA SHINE tailors intervention programs to increase desired behaviors and decrease unwanted behavior. Eventually, ABA SHINE’s focal point is that all clients reach their full potential. Our goal is to work with families to produce the treatment intervention program that will help enhance the lives of our clients and their families.

Requirements

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: psychology, childhood development, childhood education, special education, pediatric therapy (physical, occupational, or speech therapy), or a related field
Must be enrolled in an ABA master's program (BCBA)
2 years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Knowledgeable in Applied Behavioral Analysis, assessments, and report writing
Ability to travel to and work in multiple program service areas
Reliable transportation is required, for drivers’ proof of valid driver’s license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required
This will be an in-person position that will involve supervisor duties, and training behavior technicians. No running sessions.
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 pieces of training are in person.
Responsible for meeting billable hour requirements set forth in the annual budget and for providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
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 the process of 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 to complete additional administrative tasks as assigned by BCBA.
Support staff in meeting productivity requirements set forth in the annual budget and providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Graduated from an ABA Master’s Program. (Preferred)
Clinical ABA Supervision: 1 year (Preferred)
RBT Certification (Preferred)
Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Responsibilities

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 staffing of treatment team as appropriate to meet the needs of the client.
Coordinates visits to 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 assessments, 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 the requirements and submission timelines of regulatory agencies and funding sources.
Assist BCBAs in developing and leading staff training for Behavior Technicians.
Plans and leads treatment plan review meetings with 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, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
Responsible to complete additional job duties as assigned by Manager.
Attaining and achieving position competencies in relation to role responsibilities.
Provide clinical instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, school, and clinic settings
Collect data on programs, assist with parent training, and implement programs developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst individualized for each client
Efficiently produce each client’s clinical programs, reports, and other supervision documents accurately and completely in compliance with contracted (billable) hours
Directly supervise, train and support BTs, from entry-level to advanced, to successfully exhibit the necessary confidence and authority to build rapport with families and conduct effective sessions
Provide coverage for peers during their absences and provide direct therapy to clients if the BT is absent and other coverage is not available
Maintain professional, regular, and effective (timely and accurate) communication with client families and all colleagues (administrative and clinical): Monday to Friday