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Easterseals Southern California · 1 day ago

Clinical Associate Program Manager 1

US-CA-San Diego

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Easterseals Southern California is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through various community services. The Clinical Associate Program Manager 1 will provide specialized behavior intervention services and program supervision for children diagnosed with autism, working closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Behavior Interventionists.

CharityNon Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Provides specialized behavior intervention services to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the home, the community and/or other natural settings. Provides parent education and coordinates specialized training and instructional materials for caregivers

Completes necessary documentation including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries. Remains current with program and participant-related documents and reports. Provides participant related communication to caregivers, the program team, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate

May supervise Behavior Interventionists to ensure all recorded data are correct and accurate. Manages, maintains and creates reports from program records. Maintains data reliability and fidelity checks regularly. Plans and leads monthly progress updates for each family served with program team

Assists with the creation and delivery of specific intervention activities. Provides parent education according to treatment plan or other individualized assessments. Monitors skill acquisition of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum in natural settings, under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, special education and related fields

Attends staff meetings, in-services, treatment planning, trainings, and other meetings as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavior Intervention ServicesParent EducationMicrosoft OfficeClinical SkillsJudgmentLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision-Making

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in early childhood education, psychology, nursing or related field

Must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis or closely related field or in coursework series that meets the educational requirements for the BCBA or BCBA examination

Must possess and maintain a current CPR certification

1 year of ABA experience with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities

Familiar with the approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis

Competent in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and Experimental Functional Analysis (EFA)

Knowledge of evidence-based practices found to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Familiar with the field of early intervention

Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills

Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Skype, etc.) and related software applications

Knowledgeable in licensed area of practice, interdisciplinary early intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practices

Ability to maintain positive customer interaction and professionalism, communicate effectively through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups

Demonstrated ability to interact well with children and their families, and to maintain a positive affect

Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures and regulations

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive situations and documentation

Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test

Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity

Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals 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