Training Manager

Easterseals Southern California

7d•$87,000

About The Position

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services and more. Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society. Join us as we seek to be the most inclusive place for people with disabilities to live, learn, work & play easterseals.com/southerncal Starting salary $87,000 per year. OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under general direction, manages various training systems and records for the Autism Services division. Ensures training content meets program goals and identifies areas for improvement. Oversees clinical quality, and assists with organizational and clinical audits within assigned region. Ensures evaluations, case-management reviews, quality assurance reviews, and audits are assigned and completed. Leads various projects and initiatives in support overall strategic plan. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Manages various training systems and records. Collaborates with Training and Quality Team to ensure training content meets program goals. Recommends, develops and oversees updates to existing training materials for continuous improvement in course and program content. Partners with leadership to identify areas of concern and areas for improvement to coordinate and provide competency-based staff training. Attends staff meetings, in- services, trainings, and other meetings as requested, in addition to traveling within assigned region and across other organizational region(s). Provides general supervision to and manages, evaluates, and monitors performance and productivity of Regional Trainers and Lead Behavior Interventionists. Ensures responsibility, authority, and accountability are clearly defined and communicated to direct reports. Oversees and maintains clinical quality, and assists with organizational and clinical audits within assigned region. Ensures evaluations, case-management reviews, quality assurance reviews, and audits are assigned and completed. Updates and manages case and assessment assignments. Leads various projects in support of goals and objectives within the Autism Services strategic plan. Provides leadership with updates on project progress on a monthly and quarterly basis. Meets productivity requirements set forth in annual budget. Provides efficient and effective service in all areas of performance. Develops and monitors individualized goals and plans as identified in the Individualized Treatment Plan in conjunction with other program associates. Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in organizational behavior management, behavior analysis, training, autism, special education, and related fields. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education/Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
Must have and maintain certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Typically requires 8-10 years of related supervisory experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Demonstrated expertise in approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies, including Pivotal Response Training, Natural Environment Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System, Behavior Skills Training, and experimental functional analysis.
Demonstrated knowledge of early intervention field, community resources and agencies that serve children
Expertise in all empirically evaluated assessment and intervention strategies related to program and service delivery for individuals with ASD.
Demonstrated leadership, clinical and administrative skills; ability to exercise good judgement, communicate orally and in writing, as well as follow organization policies and provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
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 of 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.

Responsibilities

Manages various training systems and records.
Collaborates with Training and Quality Team to ensure training content meets program goals.
Recommends, develops and oversees updates to existing training materials for continuous improvement in course and program content.
Partners with leadership to identify areas of concern and areas for improvement to coordinate and provide competency-based staff training.
Attends staff meetings, in- services, trainings, and other meetings as requested, in addition to traveling within assigned region and across other organizational region(s).
Provides general supervision to and manages, evaluates, and monitors performance and productivity of Regional Trainers and Lead Behavior Interventionists.
Ensures responsibility, authority, and accountability are clearly defined and communicated to direct reports.
Oversees and maintains clinical quality, and assists with organizational and clinical audits within assigned region.
Ensures evaluations, case-management reviews, quality assurance reviews, and audits are assigned and completed.
Updates and manages case and assessment assignments.
Leads various projects in support of goals and objectives within the Autism Services strategic plan.
Provides leadership with updates on project progress on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Meets productivity requirements set forth in annual budget.
Provides efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
Develops and monitors individualized goals and plans as identified in the Individualized Treatment Plan in conjunction with other program associates.
Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in organizational behavior management, behavior analysis, training, autism, special education, and related fields.
Performs other duties as assigned.