Clinical Director Centerbased Preschool, BCBA

Elwyn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Flexible Schedule

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks a Clinical Director to join the Early Childhood Service line in Philadelphia. The role provides leadership rooted in ABA, supervising Behavioral Specialists and co-supervising program assistants, with administrative oversight of the Seedlings program guiding IEP-based curricula and family collaboration.

BCBA certification is required, along with supervisory experience and ABA expertise. The position emphasizes staff development, policy implementation, and ongoing program research to

Qualifications

• BCBA Certification required; supervision requirements met
• PDE certification in special education preferred
• 1 year supervisory experience required
• 5 years direct ABA services with preschoolers/school-aged ASD
• Ability to supervise and model ABA programming

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in recruitment, leadership, coaching, training and performance management
• Develop and implement training plans (NET, DTT, VB, FBA, PBS, curriculum)
• Oversee Seedlings policies and procedures
• Coordinate with school admins, outside agencies, parents, Elwyn staff
• Provide feedback and growth opportunities to staff
• Offer BCBA supervision to staff pursuing certification
• Ensure ABA techniques are implemented program-wide
• Collaborate on IEP development and alignment with student programming
• Monitor and align assessments with student progress
• Plan events and fundraisers to support Seedlings program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Staff supervision

ABA knowledge

Communication skills

Data collection

IEP development

Education

BCBA Certification

PDE Special Education Certification

Tools

VB-MAPP

Behavioral data systems

Job description

Overview

Pay Range: $80,000 to $101,230 plus Benefits and PTO;

**BCBA Required

Schedule: M-F Days, 8am to 4pm

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Director is a key member of the center administrative team that supports the mission and values of the Early Childhood Service line, provides leadership and oversight of programming rooted in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and provides direct supervision of program Behavioral Specialists and co-supervision to program assistants. Assistant Director also provides in-service training to program assistants on all ABA program specific methods and provides administrative oversight to the Seedlings program as directed by Program Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination
• Develops and implements training plans related to, but not limited to, natural environment teaching, discrete trial instruction, functional routines, verbal behavior programming, functional behavioral assessment, positive behavior support, assessment, data collection, and curriculum development
• Assists with the development and implementation of internal and external Seedlings policies and procedures
• Demonstrates flexibility in addressing daily situations involving school administrators, outside agency representatives, parents and Elwyn personnel
• Offers and accepts constructive feedback to and from staff and both offers and welcomes suggestions to improve professional skills and techniques
• Utilizes self-assessment as a strategy for professional growth
• Provides intensive oversight and support in the implementation of techniques, interventions and strategies rooted in the principles of ABA
• Stays current on latest research in the field of ABA/Special Education and participates in research on-site to improve programming for students
• Collaborates with internal and external teams to develop well-rounded, research-based Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students
• Supports staff with the appropriate implementation of IEPs, as well as individual programming for students
• Monitors program-wide assessments, as well as supports teams in aligning assessment information with student programming
• Utilizes creativity to plan and implement a wide array of events, activities and fundraisers to supplement Seedlings programming
• Provides BCBA supervision for staff pursuing this level of certification
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification for a minimum of one year required; must have completed all Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements for supervision
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification in special education or other relevant field preferred
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Five (5) years of experience in providing direct services to preschoolers or school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the context of a school or early intervention program
• Demonstrated ability to model and supervise programming rooted in the principles of ABA
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Functional Behavioral Assessments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Demonstrated ability to assess students with ASD utilizing tools such as Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) and individualized progress monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to internal and external staff and parents/guardians
• Demonstrated ability to assist staff in adhering to organizational and regulatory agencies' policies and procedures
• One (1) year experience with adapting curricula to meet student needs
• One (1) year experience with adaptive or assistive technology as related to early intervention services
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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