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:
Experience:
- autism: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person