Program Supervisor

CENTER FOR SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, INC., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Program Supervisor is a member of the clinical staff and is responsible to provide professional services including supporting the BCBA in evaluations and treatments, counseling of parent and family units, networking and other professionals, and providing direct sessions when necessary. He/she is detail oriented, dependable, has excellent clinical competence and clinical judgment, excels at working in a multidisciplinary team environment, and supports the vision of the company. Essential Functions ABA Program Supervisors conduct the following duties with the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). ABA Program Supervisors design and oversee applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment programs for clients with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs and train behavior technicians and parents to implement these treatments. ABA Program Supervisors work with other professionals (e.g., teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, resource specialists, etc.) to develop a behavior treatment plan that is individualized to target each client’s specific strengths and weaknesses. ABA Program Supervisors overlap with (e.g., observe, supervise, evaluate via IOA and performance books, provide feedback to) behavior technicians in all settings (e.g., clinic-based, school, home, and community) to ensure consistency across behavior technicians and to observe the client’s progress. ABA Program Supervisors assess the client’s treatment needs and write detailed goals and objectives for each client’s program so that progress can be tracked and measured. ABA Program Supervisors write progress reports to justify the need for services for each client’s behavior. Furthermore, ABA Program Supervisors attend IFSP and transition meetings with the family to present the client’s present levels of performance and proposed goals.

Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience: Master's Degree in a field related to Child Psychology, Behavior, etc.
Eighteen months experience in a human services delivery system including at least one year in a comparable program
Certification/License: CPR certified within the last 2 years
Physical Clearance: A negative TB (tuberculosis) test within the last 4 years, Proof of Vaccination/Immunization for MMR and Varicella, Health screening form signed by Physician

Nice To Haves

Characteristics of a
CSLOT&ABA Employee: Strong work ethic, including accountability; Interest in business; Durability and flexibility; Interest in job and career development; Excellent people skills; Team player; Integrity; Independent thinking; Action oriented.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the physical safety of the client
Provides direct services to the clients and their parents, when appropriate
Maintains data regarding clients’ progress (i.e., Central Reach programming)
Provides training and supervision of behavior program staff
Provides training on behavior to CSLOT staff and client’s family members/ caregivers
Assist BCBA with designing/oversight of ABA programs
Collaborate with other clinicians (SLP, OT, etc.)
Conduct Monthly Team Meetings
Overlap Behavior Technicians (expectation is once per week or at the very minimum once every other week, take IOA data, and complete performance books)
Support the BCBA in collecting documentation of client progress for various payor sources
Attend IFSP meetings with BCBA as appropriate
Mediate issues with families and/or treatment staff
Meet with the BCBA weekly to review schedule and client needs
Attend overlaps with BCBA for all clients
Update and convert appointments on Central Reach daily(illustrating all overlaps/ parent meetings/ team meetings, etc.)
Meets weekly and monthly billable hours expectation
Implement any clinical feedback provided by the BCBA (ensure fidelity of implementation for all treatment staff)
Will work independently from a HIPAA compliant home office setting (when appropriate)
Follow CSLOT’s cancellation and make up policy
Understand all CSLOT’s payor source services and authorizations
Perform other job-related duties as assigned