Clinical Supervisor 1 SBS

Easterseals Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to further a career in behavioral therapy and managing severe behaviors. This role provides quality clinical supervision and work direction to direct reports, delivering discipline-specific treatment for individuals with severe challenging behaviors diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, and/or other diagnoses. The Clinical Supervisor oversees all components of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs, ensuring high-quality services for participants and adherence to best-practice guidelines for their own caseload and assigned regions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or related field.
Possess and maintain a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Held BCBA certification for at least 1 year.
Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Crisis Management Training (MCPP) Intermediate and (MCPP) Advanced (training provided during onboarding, continued employment contingent on successfully passing).
At least 2 years of professional experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as an individual contributor (own caseload) in a multi-interdisciplinary team setting.
1-3 years supervisory experience.
Typically, experience in managing severe behavior problems such as frequent property destruction, aggression toward others, SIB, PICA, etc. with adolescents and adults.
Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches found to benefit individuals with ASD, familiar with current related research findings.
Approach to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Strong competence in leading and completing Behavioral Assessments including descriptive assessment and experimental functional analysis.
Competence in providing training and implementing function-based intervention plans including Functional Communication Training (FCT).
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Must relate well to families and maintain positive affect.
Ability to exercise discretion, demonstrate good judgement, and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity (a signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations).
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Responsibilities

Facilitate behavior programs for individuals with severe challenging behaviors based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Conduct assessments and experimental functional analysis.
Provide parent education, develop and deliver specific intervention activities, and function as a liaison between the organization, families, community, therapists, health care providers, etc.
Support both center-based and home-based services and operations.
Conduct evaluations, case-management reviews, quality assurance reviews and audits for own caseload, as assigned by Director of Several Behavior Services.
Meet productivity requirements set forth in annual budget.
Lead and/or attend staff meetings.
Prepare and provide specialized training and materials.
Lead and develop protocols for experimental functional analysis and other assessments.
Ensure associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood.
Manage and evaluate the performance and productivity of associates in assigned region.
Provide training and onboarding for new associates; ongoing training to assigned SBS Program Managers and SBS Behavior Technicians; and specialized training to associates preparing for various certifications.
Work with Director of SBS and Human Resources in the recruitment/selection process of new associates for the program in assigned region.
Oversee associates involved in the recruitment/selection process as needed.
Attend conferences and trainings to remain current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, special education and related fields.
Function as liaison between the organization, families, and other community agencies including regional centers, school programs, therapists, and health care providers, assisting with questions and concerns as they arise.
Support Behavior Technicians and Program Managers at least (2) 4 - hour shifts per week, in clinic.
Provide supervision hours to SBS Associates who are accruing BCBA practicum hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.