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About Manhattan Childrens Center
Manhattan Children’s Center is a world-class educational and therapeutic facility for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students ages 5 - 21 years and their families are supported through a transdisciplinary model. We are distinguished through our commitment to realizing each child’s potential as an individual, as a family member, and as a valued, functional member of the community.
Due to the complex and challenging nature of ASD, our education and training model incorporates a one-to-one instructional approach facilitated by: ABA, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills Through Peer Instruction, and Family Training.
MCC is a partner in research and services with The Manhattan Behavioral Center, a growing clinical resource for families and people with autism and related disabilities.
Join Our Team
Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC) is seeking a positive, dynamic ABA Supervisor that is interested in joining a therapeutic team where the goal is to offer every child the opportunity to thrive.
Why Choose Us?
- At MCC we emphasize staff training and mentoring that is facilitated through close supervision and consistent professional training and development with 5 days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums
- MCC has created a workplace that is inclusive and diverse - where authenticity is celebrated, and everyone can pursue their related interests.
- We have an open-door policy which reflects our commitment to transparent and flexible communication between managers and team members.
- Data informs decisions, and we are constantly learning, creating, and evolving to meet the needs of the children
- We are humble and have the mindset of being better today than we were yesterday
- Generous benefits that include:
- Paid time off (PTO) in addition to paid company closures during the last week of December, President’s Day week (February), Spring Break (April), 1st week of July, and the last two weeks of August
- 100% employer-sponsored medical insurance for each employee
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Employer retirement plan
- Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
- MCC Supports employee growth. As part of our team, you'll have access to educational opportunities at Capella University, plus scholarships and offers to help you save on tuition
If our company culture matches your values, come join the team at Manhattan Children’s Center!
Job Details
Job Type
Full-Time ABA Supervisor
Job Hours
Mon through Thurs 8:15am-4:15pm; Fri 8:15am-3:00pm
Job Location
Manhattan, NY
Job Compensation
$94,000-$97,000 based on education, experience, and certifications
Your Impact Here at MCC
Provide administrative, instructional, behavior and training support to MCC faculty and students as this relates to oversight and supervision of classrooms.
- Conducts in-service training for MCC staff
- Provide ongoing training to all classroom staff in Applied Behavior Analysis, including direct data collection on staff
- Mentor lead teachers and instructors through professional development goals
- Interview candidates for ABA instructor positions as assigned
Services to Students
- Oversight and supervision of criterion based assessment within assigned classrooms (e.g. ABLLS-R, AFLS, ISB)
- Analyze student and teacher progress daily, weekly, monthly, and on a semi-annual basis
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and write corresponding Behavior Intervention Plans for students
- Conduct Functional Analyses as needed
- Oversight of implementation, training, and development of behavioral interventions (FBA/FA/BIP) in conjunction with lead teachers
- Review, edit and finalize IEPs, progress reports, schedules and all other student related documents
- Participate in IEP meetings, including notes, advocacy, parent preparation and ensuring timely documentation to the CPSE/CSE
- Provide BCBA supervision to BCBAs-in-training
- Monitor student programming, data collection, and behavior plan implementation
Services to Parents
- Confers with parents as an integral part of the task of helping increase understanding, constructive participation in resolving the student’s educational, home and community based needs
- Establishes and maintains open, positive lines of communication with parents concerning programming
- Attends clinical team meetings and provides follow up parent training where warranted or requested by the family
Administrative
- Complies with and implements school policies & procedures.
- Ensures adequate supervision of MCC students at all times while engaged in community integration activities.
- Attend professional meetings to keep abreast of new information, regulations and technologies as they pertain to ABA
- Review and assist faculty members in grant applications that pertain to assigned classrooms
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education, Director of Education and Chief Administrative Officer
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s degree (there are a limited number of positions available to those without a bachelor’s degree)
- Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
- NYS Licensed Behavioral Analyst (LBA)
- Two years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities in a school setting
- Energetic, can-do attitude and a willingness to collaborate with teachers, related service providers, parents, and other faculty
Manhattan Children’s Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Manhattan Children’s Center strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Manhattan Children’s Center complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $94,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active BCBA as well as NYS LBA License?
- If we determine that your resume is a match, how would you prefer us to get in touch with you – via email, text, or both?
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- This is a full-time in-person position located at 111 West 92nd Street with a schedule of Monday through Thursday 8:15am to 4:15pm and Friday 8:15am to 3pm and a salary range of $94,000 to $97,000. Can you commit to the schedule/location and does the salary meet your requirement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $94,000 - $97,000