Mid Level ABA Therapy Program Manager

Behavior Nation•Castro Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager serves in the field as the manager responsible for assigned cases. The role includes developing and overseeing clinical programs, supervising Behavior Technicians, and educating and training client caregivers. The Program Manager provides clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to children with autism and related developmental disabilities in home, community, school, and clinic settings. The role collects program data, assists with parent training, and implements individualized programs developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Duties may change at the discretion of Behavior Nation LLC, and the listed functions are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis and one year of experience implementing behavior-modification intervention services; or a bachelor’s degree plus two years of such experience and RBT certification; or BCaBA certification.
Experience working with children aged 18 months and older in a classroom or one-to-one setting.
Experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
Experience in educational, speech, or allied health services.
Self-discipline and reliability in scheduling and attending client appointments and clinical team meetings.
Excellent written and spoken communication, including clear language and accurate grammar and spelling.
Excellent time-management skills, including allocating work time among billable and non-billable hours and onsite and in-office supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and client families.
Team-oriented attitude and customer-service orientation.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds and lift and carry clients using adaptive equipment.
Ability to maintain varied postures, including kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing, for extended periods; ability to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods.
Willingness and ability to restrain, hold, or transport clients and use quick body movements as indicated in a Behavior Intervention Plan.
Manual dexterity to use computers and electronic devices and collect data on paper.
Physical presence at assigned locations, which may include homes, schools, community settings, and clinics.
Ability to receive detailed information orally and visual acuity to read and understand written communications on computers, electronic devices, and paper.
Reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel between job sites in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Must pass a criminal background check with a clean DOJ/FBI record.
Must have or be able to acquire First Aid/CPR certification.
Must have or be able to complete RBT certification if not BCaBA-certified.
Must pass a TB test and have an up-to-date immunization record per company requirements.
Strong interest in working with individuals impacted by neurodevelopmental disorders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Hearing Services, or a related field.
BCaBA certification.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear, concise, constructive, actionable, and professional communications, insights, and feedback to staff and client families.
Prepare each client’s clinical programs, reports, supervision documents, and other paperwork accurately, completely, and on time in compliance with contracted billable hours.
Directly supervise, train, and support Behavior Interventionists (BIs) at varying experience levels so they can build rapport with families and conduct effective sessions.
Provide coverage for peers during absences and provide direct therapy when a BI is absent and no other coverage is available.
Maintain a punctual, consistent, and reliable schedule for appointments and meetings.
Train and support caregivers and family members in ways tailored to their communication, learning, and cultural needs.
Maintain regular, timely, accurate, and effective communication with client families and administrative and clinical colleagues.
Attend and lead clinical team and training meetings.
Comply with company policies, procedures, timelines, and budgets.
Assist with the development and delivery of ABA and other services as requested by the supervisor and area director.
Collect data on programs, assist with parent training, and implement individualized programs developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Provide ABA-based clinical skills instruction and behavior-reduction protocols to children in home, community, school, and clinic settings.