Position Overview

This is a full-time position managing a small team of Behavior Specialists to support an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Future plans are to expand into providing services to other clients.

This position will provide team supervision, staff training, programming, program analysis, and direct 1:1 support for a moderately impaired 27-year old adult male with occasional behavioral issues. The shift works in both a home-based ABA setting in Bryn Mawr, PA, and a structured ABA therapy day care program in Bensalem, PA. The Clinical Director will identify, plan, and develop individualized programming for the client, using motivational systems and behavior support procedures. Responsibilities include:

Treatment plan creation and implementation to support the client all day, 7 days a week
Oversight of staff training, scheduling, engagement, treatment fidelity, data collection and overall performance
Providing clinical supervision, including documentation of fieldwork hours for staff working towards BCBA or RBT certification
Data collection & analysis
Directs client engagement during activity periods, including a variety of vocational and social-skills oriented tasks
Provides 1:1 support of client when behavior specialists are absent
Client transportation in a company vehicle

The Clinical Director position is a full-time position working 40 hours during the week, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. There is also some potential for additional hours on other days for extra pay.

This position also requires up to 12 overnights in the client’s home, per year, when the family is traveling. Aside from PA, this may include travel with the family to residences in MD and/or RI for overnights.

Some weekends and evenings will be required to train and supervise behavior specialists working those shifts.

Future Plans

Lotus Mission intends to expand to serve other clients and is looking for a candidate with the vision and passion to help us grow. The Clinical Director will be responsible for developing individualized programing for new clients and hiring and training new staff as the organization grows. Candidates should have proven team-based leadership experience, demonstrating an ability to inspire, motivate and organize employees into highly successful, collaborative teams.

Qualifications

The Clinical Director must be comfortable following established protocols, while also being flexible and able to create new programs as the client progresses. The candidate who most uniquely qualifies for this role will possess the following:

Extensive ABA experience with current LBS or BCBA certification, including the supervision training or willingness to obtain the supervision certificate.
Previous team management experience and previous experience training others
Minimum of three years clinical/applied experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, particularly with adolescents/teens or young adults
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with exceptional interpersonal skills, integrity, discernment, and judgment
Ability to work well with a team that includes parents, fellow professionals, and an outside consultant
An entrepreneurial, hands-on attitude. Comfortable leading a small team, rolling up sleeves and getting hands one when needed.
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must be able to pass a full background check, including PA State Police, FBI and child abuse clearances
Must be physically capable of engaging in various activities, including walking/running, lifting, bending, etc.
Must be able to manage challenging behaviors

Compensation

Job Type: full-time

Very competitive salary based on years of experience

Comprehensive benefits package including: health insurance, dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO

This position is available immediately

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

autism: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

BCBA (Required)

Work Location: In person

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