Program Supervisor

Easterseals Bay Area (ESBA)

Since 1927, Easterseals Bay Area (ESBA) has been leading the way to ensure individuals and families affected by disabilities can live, learn, work and play to their full potential. Headquartered in Pleasant Hill, CA and with nine sites throughout the Bay Area, ESBA, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, serves 24 counties in Northern California, and is an affiliate of Easterseals Inc. which assists more than a million people through a nationwide network. ESBA provides individual behavioral services to approximately 3,500 clients with developmental disabilities and special needs, and has a specific expertise in serving clients diagnosed with autism.

ESBA is both a provider of services and, more importantly to its growth, a manager of a network of providers for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

ESBA strives to improve the quality of life for the clients they serve and their families by providing the most advanced and comprehensive treatment services focused on evidence-based interventions. Key services provided include Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), therapeutic services, early childhood services, and comprehensive autism services.

Mission: Leading the way to ensure individuals and families affected by disabilities can live, learn, work, and play to their full potential.

Purpose: Changing the way the world defines views and treats disabilities so that every person can achieve their full potential.

ESBA's Values: Courage, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence

ESBA Culture

ESBA is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that identifies as a high growth startup with the goal of leading the charge in autism services. ESBA seeks employees who are agile, innovative, can work with dynamic market forces, drive change and work collaboratively. Qualified candidates must be forward thinking, hard workers, quality focused and possess strong executive presence. As ESBA transitions to a data-driven environment, it will be important that this individual is comfortable working in a fast paced, technology-enabled company that is moving towards a performance driven culture.

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Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for a caseload of children with autism spectrum disorders, ages 14 months and older, including the management of direct care staff (i.e., Behavior Interventionists)

nical Responsibilities:

• Designs and supervises individualized ABA programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, ages 14 months and older, in natural settings - in-home, out in the community, in schools, and within other peer-group social contexts.
• Schedules and attends regular home visits with caregivers to review program effectiveness, make recommendations, monitor data collection, chart progress and provide parent coaching.
• Assures clients receive interventions to meet the full extent of the services authorized; adjusts staffing of treatment team as appropriate to meet the needs of the client.
• Coordinates visits to overlap with Behavior Interventionists to observe sessions and provide coaching and clinical support in all settings where treatment is provided.
• Regularly analyzes session data and reviews documentation submitted by Behavior Interventionists such as session notes and lesson plans; updates individualized programs to ensure that they reflect each child's development and progress towards identified goals.
• Assists Clinical Managers in conducting initial assessments, ongoing assessments every 3-6 months to generate treatment plans, and assessment reports.
• Partners with the Clinical Manager to develop and implement Behavior Support Plans as needed.
• Produces progress reports and treatment plans to meet the requirements and submission timelines of regulatory agencies and funding sources.
• Plans and leads monthly or bimonthly treatment meetings with Behavior Interventionists in office for each client on case-load.
• Assists Clinical Managers in developing and leading staff training for Behavior Interventionists.
• Plans and leads treatment plan review meetings with family.
• Following the guidance of the Clinical Manager, addresses program delivery with families; including parent coaching to support the treatment plan, challenges with implementation, parent participation, scheduling, and work environment as necessary.
• Travel is required.
• Must attend staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• Responsible for completing additional job duties as assigned by Manager.
• Attaining and achieving position competencies in relation to role responsibilities.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting billable hour requirements set forth in annual budget and for providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
• Maintains accurate documentation of billable tasks that meets the requirements of regulatory agencies and funding sources, and is HIPAA compliant.
• Tracks direct and indirect client sessions to ensure that services are provided to the full extent of the authorization for each client.
• Assists scheduler in the process of assigning Behavior Interventionists to treatment teams based on identified needs of clients and staff.
• Maintains up to date files for all clients assigned.
• Participates in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of clinical staff.
• Responsible for completing additional administrative tasks as assigned by Clinical Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supports staff in meeting productivity requirements set forth in annual budget and for providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
• Provides regular performance feedback to Behavior Interventionists supervised related to their strengths and areas for improvement, work with Behavior Interventionists to set goals for professional development; conduct formal performance reviews of direct reports, under the guidance of Clinical Manager.
• Manages the performance of direct reports. Works directly with Clinical Manager to implement support/development plans and/or formal corrective action when necessary.

Minimum Education and Related Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst BCaBA® in good standing, with at least one year of experience in designing and/or implementing ABA programs.

• Or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in applied behavior analysis, early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, psychology or related field with one of the following;

• Twelve semester units in applied behavior analysis.
• Two years of experience designing and/or implementing ABA programs.
• BCaBA® or BCBA®

Special Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children diagnosed with ASD, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).
• Familiar with the field of ABA, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Ability to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software and excel.
• Ability to work in an exciting, fast paced high energy environment while effectively multitasking.
• Personable; able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice(DOJ). The People & Performance department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable federal, State and local laws as well as fitness for position.
• Ability to obtain CPR certification. Must pass a TB test clearance.
• Must attend all ESBA required training.
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid CA driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required and must be maintained).
• Ability to obtain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain CPI training.
• Must attend all ESBA required training.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes)
• Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 to 50lbs used in home visits.
• Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior
• Ability to utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone), fax machine, telephone and copy machine.
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.

Easterseals Bay Area is an equal opportunity employer