Manager - Enhanced Behavior Support

Socket.dev; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Services in California seeks a seasoned leader to oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing management of individualized behavior support services for individuals with complex behavioral and mental health needs. This role ensures compliance with regulations and leads a multidisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, person-centered outcomes.

The position requires a four-year degree in a related field, at least five years of supervisory experience, and an active RBT credential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health or related setting.
• Current, active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential from BACB.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Enhanced Behavior Modification Program across operations.
• Oversee assessment, planning, and implementation of enhanced behavior support services, ensuring plans are evidence-based and trauma-informed.
• Supervise RBTs, BCBA staff, and program staff.
• Ensure Behavior Support Plans comply with regulations and licensing standards.
• Monitor program effectiveness through data analysis and quality assurance activities.
• Lead staff training on behavioral strategies, de-escalation, and compliance.
• Collaborate with families, residential providers, schools, and funding agencies.
• Maintain records and reports for compliance and program improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or related field

Job description

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Salary Range: $6,700.00 - $ 8,325.00 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job Summary

An Individual in this position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing management of individualized behavior support services for individuals with complex behavioral and mental health needs. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, promotes best practices in positive behavior support, and leads a multidisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, person-centered outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Enhanced Behavior Modification Program across all operational areas.
• Oversee the assessment, planning, and implementation of enhanced behavior support services, ensuring all plans are evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed.
• Supervise Registered Behavior Therapists (RBTs) and support Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and other program staff.
• Ensure all Behavior Support Plans comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including applicable licensing standards.
• Monitor program effectiveness through data analysis, incident reports, quality assurance activities, and feedback from stakeholders.
• Facilitate training and professional development for staff on behavioral support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including families, caregivers, residential providers, schools, and funding agencies.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports required for compliance and program improvement.
• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert in behavior support practices.
• Lead crisis response planning and review critical incidents to ensure safety and promote long-term behavioral stability.
• Promote a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion for all program participants.
• Assist with program expansion strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A four-year degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a behavioral health or support services setting or an approved combination of education and work experience.
• Must hold a current, active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with publicly funded support systems.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and standards (e.g., Lanterman Act, IDEA, HCBS Waiver).
• Strong understanding of positive behavior support principles and behavior analytic strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Office and field-based work. Time spent sitting, using a computer station, periods of intense concentration, using the telephone, computer and performing paperwork. Time spent in meetings, travel to various work site locations. Some exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status.

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