Assistant Clinical Director: ABA & Staff Training Lead

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc.; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

12 sick days

11 paid holidays

Health & dental insurance

Employer paid life insurance

403(b) retirement with match

Short/long-term disability

Medical & dependent care FSAs

Credit union access

Tuition remission program

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. in Chelsea, MA is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to lead the DS Residential team and support individuals and staff under the Clinical Director.

This role emphasizes training and implementing person-centered planning and Positive Behavior Supports. The position requires a BCBA certification or eligibility, a Masters/Doctoral degree in a related field, and strong experience with ABA and PBIS.

Qualifications

• Two years of related direct experience with individuals that have Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of ABA and Positive Behavior Supports.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the leadership of the department in developing and providing quality services and staff trainings based on person centered models.
• Write, implement, and train staff on positive behavior support plans based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and will include pre-cursors, identified problem times, proactive strategies, and responses to target behaviors specific to each individual.
• Work in a team environment to help adults improve social, work, and/or daily living skills, while helping to reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of positive behavior support plans and make any necessary changes to help individuals learn new skills and behaviors more effectively.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, doctors, direct support staff, house managers and others.
• Manage and maintain data collection systems and records compliance.
• Understand the characteristics of a wide range of intellectual disabilities, mental health diagnoses, as well as disorders such as autism spectrum disorders and acquired brain injury.

Skills

ABA & PBIS knowledge

Experience with Developmental/Intellec

Education

BCBA certification

Masters or Doctoral Degree in related human services field

Job description

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. in Chelsea, MA is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to lead the DS Residential team and support individuals and staff under the Clinical Director.

This role emphasizes training and implementing person-centered planning and Positive Behavior Supports. The position requires a BCBA certification or eligibility, a Masters/Doctoral degree in a related field, and strong experience with ABA and PBIS.