What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Autism Clinical Services position at Els for Autism Foundation?

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Director, Autism Clinical Services will oversee designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality, evidence-based autism therapeutic and educational services at The Els Center of Excellence, a 26 acre campus in Jupiter Florida. This role involves ensuring that all services align with evidence-based practices for autism and meet the unique needs of our clients, families, and staff.

This position is also responsible for collaborating with and training staff at the Learning Academy, a Palm Beach County Charter School, housed on campus.

Responsibilities :

Clinical Services Responsibilities :

Oversee the day-to-day operations, including budgets and billing for all therapeutic and educational services and client needs to ensure high-quality service delivery and sustainability.
Collaborate with clinical experts, educators, and other stakeholders to design, deliver, and monitor high-quality services rooted in evidence-based practices for autism.
Collaborate with HR to Recruit, hire, and train qualified staff to support the growth and sustainability of therapeutic and educational services.
Provide supervision, coaching and guidance to all therapeutic services team members and collaborate with external providers and agencies to coordinate comprehensive care for individuals with autism.
Oversee the university practicum / internship and professional observership programs as well as the training and professional development of Foundation and charter school staff.
Identify funding needs for therapeutic and educational services and support the grant writing process.

Campus-Wide Collaborations

Conduct observations of classroom instruction and therapeutic service implementation of The Learning Academy, a Palm Beach County Charter School on campus, and the Els for Autism programs via video recording and through in-person observations.

Collaborate with staff and administration at The Learning Academy to ensure a trusting and effective professional relationship is developed and maintained.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate degree in speech-language pathology, applied behavior analysis, special education, psychology, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience working in autism services, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.

Demonstrated competencies across age ranges (birth through adulthood) and cultural groups due to the diversity of individuals and families served.

Expertise in therapeutic interventions for children with autism and their families to address developmental, communicative, adaptive, and behavioral needs.

Experienced in the implementation and management of communication and behavioral assessment and treatment programs for individuals with ASD and related developmental disabilities.

Experience with insurance credentialling and billing for clinical services

Experience with research related to ASD and other developmental disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Dual Certification : licensed and certified speech-language pathologist and board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA / BCBA-D), or PsyD / PhD in clinical psychology and BCBA / BCBA-D

Work Environment

Work is performed on campus and in community-based locations.

Required to sit, kneel, stand, or bend in support of clients' needs.

Flexibility in schedule; Most of work is Monday-Friday however may occasionally include working hours in the evenings and / or on weekends and travel

Dress code is comfortable business casual attire.

Els for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Els for Autism is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where diversity is valued and all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability, are respected and provided equal opportunities for success. To learn more, please visit elsforautism.org.

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