Specialized Program Manager (ABA)
Company: Autism Learning Partners
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 8, 2025
Job Description:
If you are interested in a career where you can be a leader in
clinical excellence, have a clear career growth plan, and learn
from one of the largest networks of BCBAs, we'd love the
opportunity to talk to you! The Specialized Program Manager designs
and oversees clinical programs, with the guidance of a Behavior
Analyst, in specialized regions where funding sources and business
needs permit. This position is primarily responsible for developing
intervention plans, tracking and analyzing client progress, and
writing progress reports. Additional duties may include direct
intervention, clinical assessments, parent education and
consultation, and staff training. This position is uniquely created
to serve where 80% or greater of the region's funding sources
permit the education and experience qualifications listed below and
the VP of Clinical Services and Chief of Clinical Operations have
deemed there to be a legitimate business need.Essential Job
Functions
- Communicates with Behavior Analyst to develop and implement
behavior intervention plans as needed
- Provides clinical program management for clients on assigned
caseload. This includes continuously evaluating client needs,
providing parent education, and problem solving to help each client
reach his or her potential
- Collaborates with other professionals, paraprofessionals, and
parents in order to provide an effective program
- Collects IOA and FOI data during session to ensure treatment
integrity
- Coordinates client visits to observe behavior technician
sessions and provide coaching and clinical support
- Motivates and provides mentorship to behavior technicians to
help them learn, grow professionally, and implement treatment plans
effectively
- Is available to parents, clients, and staff by phone when there
is an emergency or urgent need
- Helps ensure that clients receive the full clinical
prescription
- Keeps careful record of billable hours that require a parent
signature
- Maintains client files and treatment logs
- Documents consultation and treatment sessions
- Provides assessments, progress reports, discharge reports, and
treatment plans in a timely manner
- Attends, plans, and may lead staff meetings, training classes,
and other meetings as required
- Attends and participates in IEP meetings
- Provides direct intervention to clients as needed
- Performs other duties as assignedSkills and Abilities
- Has excellent written and oral communication skills
- Possesses courage and resolve to achieve desired results
- Has superior organizational and time-management skills
- Remains calm and professional in challenging situations
- Is comfortable with change, can be flexible and adapt to
situations
- Welcomes learning
- Seeks help when needed and makes it safe for others to share
when something is not known
- Takes initiative and proactively communicates with others
- Succeeds at training paraprofessionals, clients, and parents on
clinical programs
- Possesses superior problem solving and decision-making skills
and strong analytical skillsEducation, Licenses, and Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree with 12 units in ABA coursework required
- Enrolled in a Master's Program in Psychology, Child
Development, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, or
related program is highly preferredThe Basics:
- Compensation: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
- Job Type: Full TimeExperience
- 4+ years of experience working in the field of Applied Behavior
Analysis
- 2+ years of experience providing clinical program management
under the supervision of a BCBA
- 1+ year of experience working with various software solutions
for data collection, programming, and report writing tasks
- 1+ year of successfully working in a fast-paced, rapidly
changing, high performance environmentAdditional Requirements
- Reliable transportation (travel will be required)
- Must pass a background and reference check
- Enthusiasm and professionalism
- Must meet funding source requirements and be willing to flex
schedule accordinglyPhysical Demands/Work EnvironmentThe physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Autism Learning Partners supports a diverse workforce and
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.At Autism Learning Partners, we
understand that culture is the foundation of who we are as a
company and how we serve our clients, families, and employees. We
are one of the nation's leading full-service ABA providers
specializing in the treatment of autism and other developmental
disabilities. Our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child
by collaborating with doctors, therapists, families, schools, and
specialists. Our goal is to work together to achieve the best
possible outcome and progress through our commitment to Diversity,
Inclusion, and Equity, which includes forming a DEI council,
monthly trainings for senior clinical staff, national trainings, a
monthly DEI newsletter, continual updates to our email signatures,
education on topics like generational trauma and trauma-informed
care, and always striving to provide the best care and comfort for
our clients, families, and employees.
Keywords: Autism Learning Partners, Thousand Oaks , Specialized Program Manager (ABA), Executive , Thousand Oaks, California
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