Program Manager (ABA)

Autism Learning Partners•Palmdale, CA

4d•$27 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialized Program Manager designs and oversees clinical programs in specialized regions where funding sources and business needs allow, under the guidance of a Behavior Analyst. The role primarily involves developing intervention plans, tracking and analyzing client progress, and preparing progress reports. Additional duties may include direct intervention, clinical assessments, parent education and consultation, and staff training. This position is created for regions where at least 80% of funding sources permit the stated education and experience qualifications and where the VP of Clinical Services and Chief of Clinical Operations have identified a legitimate business need. The role includes supervising and evaluating client programs, supporting client progress, collecting fidelity and interobserver agreement data, maintaining client files, and preparing assessments, reports, and treatment plans. The Program Manager collaborates with families, staff, and interdisciplinary partners, and may attend IEPs, meetings, and trainings. They also mentor behavior technicians and balance direct intervention with supervisory duties across a dynamic caseload. The position offers onboarding training, clinical mentorship, continuing education, and support for employees pursuing BCBA certification. The care model includes center-based, in-home, daycare, and community settings, with an opportunity for up to approximately 25% telehealth supervision. Employment is at-will, with no required employment contract or non-compete agreement.

Requirements

Enrolled in or have completed a master’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, or a related program.
If the master’s or ABA certificate program is not completed, have completed at least 12 graduate ABA units.
Have 2–3 years of experience working in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Experience working with software solutions for data collection and programming.
Complete required onboarding screening and health requirements: fingerprinting, TB test, pre-employment physical exam, and MMR/VZV immunities or receive them during onboarding.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee clinical programs under the guidance of a Behavior Analyst.
Develop intervention plans and supervise and evaluate client programs.
Track and analyze client progress; collect fidelity and interobserver agreement (IOA) data.
Maintain client files and prepare assessments, progress reports, and treatment plans.
Provide parent education and consultation, and conduct clinical assessments.
Provide direct intervention when needed.
Train, motivate, and mentor behavior technicians to support effective implementation of treatment plans.
Collaborate with parents, staff, and interdisciplinary partners; attend IEPs, staff meetings, and trainings.
Balance direct intervention and supervisory responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and manage a dynamic caseload.

Benefits

Hourly base compensation of $27.00–$35.50, based on experience, skills, and geography.
Attainable monthly or quarterly bonus opportunity; the posting states $35,000+ in the first three years.
Opportunity for direct and indirect supervision hours, study support, and training for the BCBA exam.
Paid time off, holidays, and sick time; the posting gives differing summaries of the time-off package, including 13 days annually between holidays and PTO, and elsewhere 2–3 weeks of PTO and 8 paid holidays.
More than 60 hours of onboarding training during the first 3–4 weeks, plus ongoing clinical development office hours or one-to-one support as needed.
Monthly CEUs, an annual in-house conference, and access to the CASP CEU library, including over 75 courses and additional CEUs through ALP events.
Structured fieldwork supervision, fieldwork tracking resources, mentorship, case consultation, leadership huddles, and protected learning time.
BCBA exam preparation resources and tuition discounts through National University; reimbursement after graduation for a master’s degree and BCBA certification.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee discounts and unlimited referral bonuses.
Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time.
Flexible scheduling aligned to coursework and testing windows.
No required employment contracts or non-compete agreements; employment is at-will.