Easterseals Southern California · 2 days ago
Clinical Program Manager San Diego North County
Easterseals Southern California is dedicated to enhancing quality of life and expanding access to healthcare and education for individuals with disabilities. The Clinical Program Manager will provide specialized behavior intervention services, manage a team of Behavior Technicians, and ensure high-quality services for individuals with severe challenging behaviors. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining documentation integrity, and delivering parent education and training.
CharityNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manages, provides work-direction, quality and clinical supervision to SBS Behavior Technicians to ensure that associates follow established (ABA) procedures, and implement treatment plans according to ESSC approved practices/protocols (assessments, intervention activities, experimental functional analysis, caregiver education/training) for individuals with severe challenging behaviors, monitoring participant progress. Guides, coaches, and reinforces the SBS team where required
Handles own case load providing treatment to individuals with severe challenging behaviors. Develops and delivers specific intervention activities. Provides parent/caregiver education according to treatment plan or other individualized assessments. Meets individual productivity requirements set forth in annual budget
Responsible for the integrity of documentation for assigned program. Ensures that all records (such as evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, exit summaries, etc.) are complete, correct, and timely updated by each SBS behavior technician. Performs data reliability and fidelity checks regularly
Assists the BCBA in creating and delivering specific intervention activities, clinical research protocols, program and quality development strategies. Reports regularly on programs results; escalates complex issues or concerns to BCBA as needed
Plans with own SBS team regarding treatment updates for each participant and family served within the program, and other relevant matters. Attends staff meetings, in-services, treatment planning, trainings, and other meetings, as requested
Identifies, coordinates, and delivers on-going competency-based training to direct reports, including new hires. Has full authority for personnel actions. Ensures associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood. Manages and evaluates the performance and productivity of staff in assigned region
Maintains frequent, professional, and courteous communications with participants and families. Escalates parental concerns and needs immediately to direct supervisor
Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, ABA, special education, and related fields
Responsible to support Behavior Technicians and Program Managers at least (2) 4- hour shifts per week, in clinic
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
Must have and maintain current CPR certification card
2 years of professional experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices, scientifically-validated methodologies and analytic approaches found to benefit individuals with ASD; familiar with current research findings
Familiar with the approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis
Competent in assisting and leading functional behavioral assessments including descriptive analysis and experimental functional analysis
Competent in providing training and implementing function-based intervention plans including Functional Communication Training (FCT), Behavior Skills Training (BST), antecedent/and consequence interventions
Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations
Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups
Must relate well to participants and their families and maintain positive affect
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential 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
Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC
Company
Easterseals Southern California
Easterseals makes a lasting difference each day by providing essential disability and community services to children, adults, and their families.