Specialized Program Manager (ABA)

If you are interested in a career where you can be a leader in clinical excellence, have a clear career growth plan, and learn from one of the largest networks of BCBAs, we’d love the opportunity to talk to you!

The Specialized Program Manager designs and oversees clinical programs, with the guidance of a Behavior Analyst, in specialized regions where funding sources and business needs permit. This position is primarily responsible for developing intervention plans, tracking and analyzing client progress, and writing progress reports. Additional duties may include direct intervention, clinical assessments, parent education and consultation, and staff training. This position is uniquely created to serve where 80% or greater of the region’s funding sources permit the education and experience qualifications listed below and the VP of Clinical Services and Chief of Clinical Operations have deemed there to be a legitimate business need.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicates with Behavior Analyst to develop and implement behavior intervention plans as needed
• Provides clinical program management for clients on assigned caseload. This includes continuously evaluating client needs, providing parent education, and problem solving to help each client reach his or her potential
• Collaborates with other professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents in order to provide an effective program
• Collects IOA and FOI data during session to ensure treatment integrity
• Coordinates client visits to observe behavior technician sessions and provide coaching and clinical support
• Motivates and provides mentorship to behavior technicians to help them learn, grow professionally, and implement treatment plans effectively
• Is available to parents, clients, and staff by phone when there is an emergency or urgent need
• Helps ensure that clients receive the full clinical prescription
• Keeps careful record of billable hours that require a parent signature
• Maintains client files and treatment logs
• Documents consultation and treatment sessions
• Provides assessments, progress reports, discharge reports, and treatment plans in a timely manner
• Attends, plans, and may lead staff meetings, training classes, and other meetings as required
• Attends and participates in IEP meetings
• Provides direct intervention to clients as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Has excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possesses courage and resolve to achieve desired results
• Has superior organizational and time-management skills
• Remains calm and professional in challenging situations
• Is comfortable with change, can be flexible and adapt to situations
• Welcomes learning
• Seeks help when needed and makes it safe for others to share when something is not known
• Takes initiative and proactively communicates with others
• Succeeds at training paraprofessionals, clients, and parents on clinical programs
• Possesses superior problem solving and decision-making skills and strong analytical skills

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 units in ABA coursework required
• Enrolled in a Master’s Program in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, or related program is highly preferred

The Basics:

• Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full Time

Experience

• 4 years of experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
• 2 years of experience providing clinical program management under the supervision of a BCBA
• 1 year of experience working with various software solutions for data collection, programming, and report writing tasks
• 1 year of successfully working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, high performance environment

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation (travel will be required)
• Must pass a background and reference check
• Enthusiasm and professionalism
• Must meet funding source requirements and be willing to flex schedule accordingly

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Autism Learning Partners, we understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and specialists. Our goal is to work together to achieve the best possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council, monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures, education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for our clients, families, and employees.

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