Clinical Program Manager

Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California in Tehachapi/California City area seeks a supervisor to coordinate autism services under BCBA supervision. The role involves program management, supervising Behavior Interventionists, and developing treatment plans for individuals with ASD.

Responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy, producing progress updates for families, maintaining records, and delivering parent education and staff training. Requires a Master’s degree and CPR, with up to 30% local travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood education/development, special education, psychology, or related field.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain criminal background clearance (DOJ/FBI).
• Proof of required vaccinations or positive titer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Behavior Interventionists to ensure data accuracy and maintain program records.
• Lead monthly progress updates for each family served with the program team.
• Develop and deliver intervention activities and parent education per treatment plan.
• Monitor skill acquisition in ASD individuals in natural settings.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and exit summaries.
• Provide ongoing competency-based staff training and attend meetings and trainings.
• Stay current with autism research and ABA practices.

Job description

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.Starting annual salary of $70,304Positions cover Tehachapi/California City areaOVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Assoc. Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, or Regional Clinical Director), provides program management and executes changes in program. Provides specialized behavior intervention services and program supervision to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other related disabilities. Works closely with the BCBA and Behavior Interventionists to provide intervention, conduct assessments, write progress reports and develop programs for assigned cases.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:Supervises Behavior Interventionists to ensure all recorded data is correct and accurate. Manages and maintains program records. Maintains data reliability and fidelity checks regularly. Plans and leads monthly progress updates for each family served with program team.Assists in creating and delivering specific intervention activities and provides parent education according to treatment plan or other individualized assessments. Monitors the skill acquisition of children and adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum in natural settings.Completes necessary documentation including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries, and keeps updated with other programs, and participant-related documents and reports.Provides and coordinates on-going competency-based staff training. Attends staff meetings, in-services, treatment planning, trainings, and other meetings, as requested.Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, ABA, special education and related fields.Maintains frequent, professional and courteous communications with participants and families. Communicates parental concerns and needs immediately to the case supervisor.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION:Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, or psychology.Must have and maintain current CPR certification card.EXPERIENCE:2 years of professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Knowledge of evidence-based practices, and scientifically validated methodologies and approaches, found to benefit children with ASD; familiar with current research findings.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).Familiar with the field of early intervention; knowledge of other community resources and agencies that serve children.Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills.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 children 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.Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and related computer software.Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinationsAbility 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.Carrying/Lifting: OccasionalStanding: OccasionalSitting: FrequentWalking: OccasionalRepetitive Motion/Activity: Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess and interact with participants. Frequent speaking, listening to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the telephone.Visual Acuity: Maintaining close visual attention to write reports and to work at a computer.Travel: This position requires up to 30% local travel. Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.Environmental Exposure: Frequent exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) 20-50% of work time.