Program Director DDS Community Based Day Services (BCBA)

The Edinburg Center • Burlington, MA

169d • $83,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The Program Director will have the overall oversight of the DDS CBDS program which includes participation in leadership meetings, supervision of staff including hiring, team building, and promoting growth of clinical skills throughout the team. The Program Director will be the primary liaison with DDS and will be the referral coordinator and first contact with families and person served. The Program Director will also share back up support to the program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Massachusetts' independent clinical licensure of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• A minimum of five years of experience working with youth or young adults with ASD and serious emotional and behavioral health disturbances
• At least 2 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities Services of Massachusetts (DDS) and/or DDS CBDS a plus
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, writing and supervisory skills
• Valid MA driver's license and reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with behavioral challenges
• Lived experience and knowledge of center based models preferred

Responsibilities

• Overall oversight of the DDS CBDS program
• Participation in leadership meetings
• Supervision of staff including hiring and team building
• Promoting growth of clinical skills throughout the team
• Acting as the primary liaison with DDS
• Serving as the referral coordinator and first contact with families and persons served
• Providing backup support to the program

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance (must work a minimum of 30 hours)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation, personal, sick and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Funding for conferences, seminars, certification, and specialized training
• Free clinical supervision for licensure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree