Clinical Supv 1, SBS

Easterseals Southern California•Northridge, CA

1d•$81,500

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor 1 provides clinical supervision and work direction to direct reports delivering discipline-specific treatment to individuals with severe challenging behaviors, including people diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, or other diagnoses. The role oversees Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs to support high-quality services and best-practice guidelines for the supervisor’s caseload and assigned regions. The position facilitates ABA-based behavior programs, conducts assessments and experimental functional analyses, provides parent education, develops and delivers interventions, and coordinates with families, community partners, therapists, and health care providers. It supports center-based and home-based services and operations, and conducts evaluations, case-management and quality-assurance reviews, and audits. The supervisor also manages associate performance and productivity, supports recruitment and onboarding, and provides ongoing and specialized training to program managers, behavior technicians, and associates pursuing certifications. The role includes providing at least two four-hour in-clinic support shifts per week and supervision hours to SBS associates accruing BCBA practicum hours. Local travel may be required for up to 50% of the time. Continued employment is contingent on successfully completing intermediate and advanced MCPP crisis management training, which is provided during onboarding.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, held for at least one year, and maintained throughout employment.
Current CPR certification.
Successfully pass intermediate and advanced MCPP Crisis Management Training; training is provided during onboarding, and continued employment is contingent on passing both levels.
At least two years of professional experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders as an individual contributor with an own caseload in a multidisciplinary team setting.
One to three years of supervisory experience.
Experience typically includes managing severe behavior problems such as frequent property destruction, aggression toward others, self-injurious behavior, or pica, with adolescents and adults.
Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches for individuals with ASD, and familiarity with current related research.
Use an intervention approach based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Competence in leading and completing behavioral assessments, including descriptive assessment and experimental functional analysis.
Competence in training others and implementing function-based intervention plans, including Functional Communication Training.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations; demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making; and maintain professionalism and a customer-service orientation.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Ability to relate well to families and maintain a positive affect.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling 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 demonstrating immunity; a signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required.
Ability to travel locally and maintain a driving record that complies with Transportation Safety Standards, as well as current auto insurance and vehicle registration.
Must pass all drug testing required by Easterseals Southern California.

Responsibilities

Facilitate ABA-based behavior programs for individuals with severe challenging behaviors.
Conduct assessments and experimental functional analyses.
Provide parent education and develop and deliver specific intervention activities.
Serve as a liaison among the organization, families, community agencies, therapists, health care providers, regional centers, and school programs.
Support center-based and home-based services and operations.
Conduct evaluations, case-management reviews, quality-assurance reviews, and audits for the supervisor’s caseload as assigned.
Meet productivity requirements set forth in the annual budget.
Lead and/or attend staff meetings; prepare and provide specialized training and materials.
Lead and develop protocols for experimental functional analyses and other assessments.
Ensure associates’ responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood.
Manage and evaluate the performance and productivity of associates in the assigned region.
Train and onboard new associates; provide ongoing training to SBS Program Managers and SBS Behavior Technicians, as well as specialized training for associates preparing for certifications.
Work with the Director of SBS and Human Resources on recruitment and selection for the program in the assigned region, and oversee associates involved in recruitment and selection as needed.
Attend conferences and trainings to stay current on research and developments in autism, special education, and related fields.
Support Behavior Technicians and Program Managers for at least two four-hour shifts per week in the clinic.
Provide supervision hours to SBS associates accruing BCBA practicum hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.