ABA Sr Program Manager

Autism Learning Partners•Santa Monica, CA

3d•$32 - $36

About The Position

Autism Learning Partners is hiring an ABA Senior Program Manager to support children and families affected by autism and related disorders through home- and clinic-based services. The role provides clinical program oversight under the guidance of a BCBA, combining direct intervention with supervision, parent consultation, staff support, assessment, and treatment planning. The position offers a stated career path to an $80,000 base salary through the BCBA certification pathway in two years. Compensation is $32–$36 per hour, based on experience, skills, and geography, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and an attainable monthly bonus opportunity. The company provides more than 60 hours of onboarding training during the first three to four weeks, ongoing clinical support, study assistance, mentorship, and professional education. The schedule is flexible Monday through Friday, with availability generally up to 6:30 p.m. and two to three evenings per week until 8:30 p.m.; Saturday work is not expected unless the employee chooses to schedule make-up sessions. Evening work is paid extra. The role is subject to fingerprinting, a TB test, a pre-employment physical exam, and having or receiving MMR and VZV immunities during onboarding; the company pays for these onboarding requirements. Employment is at-will, with no contract or non-compete agreement required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, or a related program.
At least one year of experience providing clinical program management under the supervision of a BCBA.
Complete required onboarding screening and health requirements: fingerprinting, TB test, pre-employment physical exam, and MMR/VZV immunities.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a BCBA program and/or obtaining hours toward certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate client programs under the guidance of a BCBA.
Provide parent education, conduct assessments, and solve problems to support continuous client progress.
Motivate and mentor behavior technicians, coordinate client visits, and provide coaching and clinical support.
Ensure clients receive their full clinical prescriptions, maintain accurate records of billable hours, and deliver timely progress reports and treatment plans.
Balance direct intervention with supervisory responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and manage a dynamic caseload flexibly.
Support staff productivity and assist with performance evaluations.
Provide support to parents and technicians during urgent situations.
Meet Autism Learning Partners’ standards and funding-source best practices for client-facing care and parent consultation.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus and attainable monthly bonus opportunity.
Direct and indirect supervision hours, study support, and training to help prepare for the BCBA exam.
13 days off annually between holidays, including one floating holiday; PTO begins accruing on Day 1.
More than 60 hours of comprehensive onboarding training during the first three to four weeks.
Weekly office hours or one-to-one support from the Clinical Development team, as needed.
Monthly CEUs and an annual in-house conference.
Extra pay for evening work.
Health insurance package.
401(k) retirement program with employer match.
Employer-paid short-term disability.
Access to CASP’s CEU library, with more than 75 CEU-approved courses, plus 10 CEUs annually through ALP events.
Eight-hour supervision course for new BCBA certificants.
Unlimited referral bonuses.
Study support for BCBA candidates and in-house RBT courses.
Support Center administrative resources for client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling.