Clinical Supv 2, SBS

Easterseals Southern California•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Provides clinical supervision and work direction to direct reports delivering discipline-specific treatment to individuals with severe challenging behaviors who have autism, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, and/or other diagnoses. Oversees Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program components to ensure high-quality services and best-practice guidelines for the supervisor’s caseload and assigned regions. The role facilitates ABA-based behavior programs, conducts assessments and experimental functional analyses, provides parent education, develops and delivers intervention activities, and acts as a liaison among the organization, families, community partners, therapists, and health care providers. The position supports center-based and home-based services and operations, conducts case-management and quality assurance reviews, and meets productivity requirements. It also leads staff meetings and specialized training, develops assessment protocols, and manages associate performance, onboarding, recruitment support, and ongoing training. The supervisor supports Behavior Technicians and Program Managers in clinic for at least two four-hour shifts per week and provides supervision hours to SBS associates accruing BCBA practicum hours. Attendance at conferences and trainings is expected to maintain current knowledge in autism, special education, and related fields.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, maintained throughout employment, held for at least two years.
Current CPR certification.
Crisis Management Training at MCPP Intermediate and MCPP Advanced levels; training is provided during onboarding, and continued employment is contingent on successful completion of both levels.
Five 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, and PICA.
Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches for individuals with ASD, and familiarity with current related research.
Intervention approach 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 training and implementing function-based intervention plans, including Functional Communication Training.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations; exercise sound judgment and decision-making; and maintain professionalism and 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 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 by Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Ability to travel locally and maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described in the posting, including occasional lifting/carrying, standing, walking, and other physical activities; frequent sitting and repetitive keyboard, telephone, and writing activity; and ability to view a computer monitor and read newsprint.
Able to travel up to 50% of the time and work with regular exposure to potentially unpleasant or hazardous conditions, including noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

Facilitate behavior programs for individuals with severe challenging behaviors using Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
Conduct assessments and experimental functional analyses, and lead or develop protocols for these and other assessments.
Provide parent education and develop and deliver specific intervention activities, including function-based support.
Serve as a liaison among the organization, families, community agencies, regional centers, school programs, therapists, and health care providers.
Support center-based and home-based services and operations.
Conduct evaluations, case-management reviews, quality assurance reviews, and audits for the supervisor’s caseload and as assigned by the Director of Severe Behavior Services.
Meet productivity requirements established in the annual budget.
Lead and/or attend staff meetings and prepare and provide specialized training and materials.
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 and training for new associates, ongoing training for SBS Program Managers and SBS Behavior Technicians, and specialized training for associates preparing for certifications.
Work with the Director of SBS and Human Resources in recruiting and selecting associates for the assigned region, and oversee associates involved in recruitment and selection as needed.
Attend conferences and trainings to stay current with research, trends, 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 clinic.
Provide supervision hours to SBS associates accruing BCBA practicum hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.