Director of ABA Services

ABS Kids; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

CEU stipend + in-house CEUs

Cellphone & laptop stipends

Disability insurance

Paid time off: 25 days Year 1 (30 Year

Job summary

ABS Kids seeks a Director of ABA Services in the United States to lead and guide ABA services, work with interdisciplinary teams, and advance quality through targeted projects. The role includes substantial clinical leadership, staff development, and program oversight.

The ideal candidate holds a BCBA certification, a Master’s degree in a related field, and at least 2+ years of experience supervising ABA programs for children with autism.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• BCBA certification is required.
• 2+ years as an ABA instructor implementing interventions with children with autism.
• 2+ years as a supervisor designing ABA programs for children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly or bi-weekly with assigned Behavior Analysts and lead RBTs to support clinical and administrative objectives.
• Maintain staff productivity and adequate patient supervision.
• Review clinical reports and provide feedback for improvement.
• Coach staff on working with caregivers and community collaborators.
• Oversee RBT certification process and ongoing training.

Skills

ABA leadership

Data review

Clinical guidance

Staff coaching

Education

Master's degree in education, psychology, counseling, behavior analysis, behavior science, human development, social work, or rehabilitation

BCBA certification

Job description

Job Description

The role of the Director of ABA Services is to perform consultant tasks at an exceptional level, provide clinical and professional guidance to direct care staff, lead staff, and Behavior Analysts, and contribute to the advancement of quality at ABS Kids through specific projects.

Job Requirements

The role of the Director of ABA Services is to perform consultant tasks at an exceptional level, provide clinical and professional guidance to direct care staff, lead staff, and Behavior Analysts, and contribute to the advancement of quality at ABS Kids through specific projects.

What do we offer?

Competitive Compensation

• Total compensation package of $112,000 - $129,000+ /year, includes salary and bonus
• Monthly bonus plan that allows for higher earning potential
• Signing bonus / paid relocation available

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• CEU stipend + free in-house CEUs
• Cellphone & laptop stipends
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 25 paid days off in Year 1 (30 in Year 2!)

Professional Collaboration

• Ongoing meetings with members of an interdisciplinary care team, including BTs, RBTs, BCBAs and Psychologists

Connection And Support

• Virtual events with your local colleagues that may include game nights, awards ceremonies and town hall events
• ABS Kids Virtual Office connects you to hundreds of colleagues, professionally and personally, near and far
• Comprehensive back-end office support – you provide treatment while a dedicated team takes care of all your administrative needs including credentialing, billing, intake and more

What would you do?

• Meet weekly or bi-weekly with assigned Behavior Analysts and lead RBTs to support clinical and administrative objectives with tasks such as
• Maintain staff productivity
• Maintain adequate patient supervision
• Review clinical reports and provide feedback for improvement
• Ensure staff's progression toward professional goals
• Coach staff on how to manage supervisees
• Coach staff on how to work with caregivers and other Community Collaborators
• Lead and participate in Special Interest Groups
• Organize data sets to report visual feedback to teams
• Analyze data sets and develop ways to improve key clinical and administrative metrics
• Work with Director of Clinical Operations and RVP to identify regional needs and brainstorm opportunities to improve
• Represent us at local events, special interest groups, and in the community
• Manage staff performance related concerns and meet with HR
• Meet with Director of Clinical Operations weekly to discuss caseload and management of BCBAs
• Additional Responsibilities/Projects
• Planning, designing, and implementation of regionally specific programs
• Oversight of RBT certification process and ongoing training

Who are we looking for?

• Master's degree in education, psychology, counseling, behavior analysis, behavior science, human development, social work, or rehabilitation
• BCBA certification
• 2+ years of experience working as a behavior instructor implementing ABA interventions with children with autism
• 2+ years of experience working as a behavior supervisor designing ABA programs for children with autism, and training caregivers and instructors how to implement these interventions
• Knowledge and experience with DTT, NET, VB, PRT
• Experience conducting assessments: VB-MAPP, Vineland, ABLLS, FBA

Who We Are

• It's in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
• At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.