Adult Autism Program Manager

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, several scientific research cores, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future. The mission of the Waisman Center’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) is to support the full inclusion and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities and their families through: development of personnel qualified to provide services in the health, education and social service systems; provision of services, technical assistance and the dissemination of information; and the contribution of new knowledge about the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities, the impact of disabilities on individuals and families, and the efficacy of assessment, intervention and support methods. The Adult Autism Program Manager will support the integration of autism research, training, and service programming within the UCEDD for adults and their families. This position will work to identify needs of the autism community during adulthood and collaborate with community partners to guide alignment of current and future adult programming with the research, training, and model service opportunities and initiatives of the UCEDD and the broader Waisman Center. Responsibilities will include program development and direction, implementation, and evaluation, including provision of direct model services; co-design with community partners, orientation, training, and supervision of staff and learners; budgeting and fiscal management; exploring and establishing pathways for sustainability, replicability, and scalability consistent with an implementation science approach. Additionally, the Adult Autism Program Manager will focus on developing capacity for evidence-based adult services and supports, including mental health treatment, within the UCEDD and will include research and dissemination of these approaches through statewide training and technical assistance. This position is part or full-time with an FTE of 50% to 100% (an estimated 20 to 40 hours per week). This position will be partially remote, with an expectation of at least 60% time on-site.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in providing behavior treatment and mental health services to adults with autism and other developmental disabilities and their family members.
At least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision for providers and trainees.
A Master’s degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, social work, or other related discipline is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in leading or facilitating partnerships between interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, behavior analysts, healthcare providers, community organizations, and state agencies to enhance service delivery and program design.
Experience applying evidence-based practices in autism, mental health, or developmental disability services, with knowledge of current and emerging best practices.
Experience using data-driven approaches for program evaluation, outcomes measurement, and continuous improvement.
Experience managing program budgets, including financial oversight, resource allocation, and grant compliance.
A PhD or other terminal degree in the aforementioned fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of one or multiple research programs or units according to established research objectives in alignment with strategic plans and initiatives
Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
Contributes to core functions of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), including activities of training/teaching, conducting research, disseminating evidence and best practices, and demonstrating model services
Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program