Clinical Supervisor, Severe Behavior Services- $5,000 Hiring bonus

Easterseals Southern California • Ontario, CA

49d • $95,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides quality clinical supervision and work direction to direct reports, providing discipline-specific treatment for individuals with severe challenging behaviors diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, developmental disabilities and/or other diagnosis. Oversees all components of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs, ensuring high quality services for participants and the use of best-practice guidelines, for own caseload and of assigned regions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Has held BCBA certification for at least 2 years.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Crisis Management Training is required (MCPP) Intermediate and (MCPP) Advanced. Training will be provided during onboarding activities after employment begins.
• Continued employment with Easterseals Severe Behavior Services is contingent upon successfully passing Crisis Management Training at both the Intermediate and Advanced levels.
• 5 years of professional experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as an individual contributor (own caseload) in a multi-disciplinary team setting; and 1-3 years supervisory experience.
• Typically, experience in managing severe behavior problems such as frequent property destruction, aggression toward others, SIB, PICA, etc.
• 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 competent in leading and completing Behavioral Assessments including descriptive assessment and experimental functional analysis.
• Competent 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

• Facilitates behavior programs for individuals with severe challenging behaviors based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Conducts assessments and experimental functional analysis.
• Provides parent education, develops and delivers specific intervention activities, and functions as a liaison between the organization, families, community, therapists, health care providers, etc.; supports both center-based and home-based services and operations.
• Conducts evaluations, case-management reviews, quality assurance reviews and audits, for own caseload, as assigned by Director of Several Behavior Services.
• Meets productivity requirements set forth in annual budget.
• Leads and/or attends staff meetings.
• Prepares and provides specialized training and materials.
• Leads and develops protocols for experimental functional analysis and other assessments.
• Ensures associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood.
• Manages and evaluates the performance and productivity of associates in assigned region.
• Provides 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.
• Works with Director of SBS and Human Resources in the recruitment/selection process of new associates for the program in assigned region.
• Oversees associates involved in the recruitment/selection process as needed.
• Attends conferences and trainings to remain current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, special education and related fields.
• Functions 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.
• Responsible to support Behavior Technicians and Program Managers at least (2) 4 - hour shifts per week, in clinic.
• Responsible to provide supervision hours to SBS Assocaites who are accruing BCBA practicum hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow (we have Research, Training, and Provider Network opportunities)
• Education and training opportunities
• Free in-house CEUs
• The opportunity for you to present CEU trainings and discussions to BCBAs in the organization
• Support and a collaborative work environment
• Manageable productivity requirement
• The benefits of both a team environment, with the security of a large organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior