BCBA Clinical Supervisor

Easterseals Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the BCBA Clinical Supervisor provides quality clinical supervision and work direction to direct reports, delivering discipline-specific treatment for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The position oversees all components of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for an assigned caseload, ensuring high quality and adherence to best-practice guidelines. The role facilitates ABA-based behavior programs, conducts behavior assessments, provides parent education, develops and delivers intervention activities, and serves as a liaison among the organization, families, community agencies, therapists, and health care providers. It also conducts evaluations, case-management and quality-assurance reviews, and audits as assigned; meets productivity requirements; and leads or attends meetings and delivers staff training. The supervisor defines and communicates associate responsibilities, manages and evaluates associate performance and productivity, and provides onboarding and ongoing training. In collaboration with the Regional Clinical Director and Human Resources, the role supports recruitment and selection. The position attends conferences and training to remain current in autism, special education, and related fields, and travels locally as required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
Possess and maintain Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
2–3 years of professional experience working with children with ASD in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches for children with ASD, and familiarity with current related research.
Expertise in ABA-based intervention approaches and competence employing and directing Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and Experimental Functional Analysis (EFA).
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making consistently.
Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with varied individuals and groups.
Ability to relate well to children and families and maintain a positive affect.
Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive situations and documentation.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity; a signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required.
Ability to travel locally, maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Responsibilities

Facilitate behavior programs based on Applied Behavior Analysis principles, conduct behavior assessments, and function as an Assessor when needed.
Provide parent education and develop and deliver specific intervention activities.
Serve as a liaison among the organization, families, community agencies, therapists, and health care providers.
Conduct evaluations, case-management reviews, quality-assurance reviews, and audits as assigned by the Regional Clinical Director.
Meet productivity requirements established in the annual budget.
Lead and/or attend staff meetings.
Prepare and provide specialized training and instructional materials, including staff development training, as assigned.
Ensure associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood.
Manage and evaluate the performance and productivity of associates in the assigned region.
Provide onboarding for new associates and ongoing and specialized training for Program Managers, Behavior Interventionists, and associates preparing for certifications.
Work with the Regional Clinical Director and Human Resources in recruiting and selecting program associates, and oversee associates involved in recruitment and selection as needed.
Attend conferences and trainings to stay current on research, trends, and developments in autism, special education, and related fields.
Address questions and concerns while liaising with families and community agencies, including regional centers, school programs, therapists, and health care providers.
Travel locally as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.