Full job description

The Behavior Support Services Director will lead, direct, and manage the Behavior Support Services program which provides behavior-analytic services to individuals 3 years through adulthood. The Director provides supervision for a cadre of staff including, BCBAs, BCaBAs and RBTs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Behavior Support Services Program, ensuring services remain compliant with regulatory entities.

· Ensure implementation of comprehensive individual behavior support plans and strategies.

· Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments/Analyses and reassessments, as needed.

· Provide consultation and training for parents, teachers, and community members, as needed.

· Monitor utilization reports daily and provide consistent feedback to staff.

· Ensure completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries/reports/updates within the requirements of funding sources.

· Oversee assessments, plan development, and ongoing program data analysis to ensure maximum client progress.

· Supervise, train, coach and collaborate with behavior support clinicians and facilitate treatment teams to ensure service efficacy and program monitoring.

· Ensure progress notes and medical records are documented and submitted in a timely manner and maintained in accordance with governing regulations and established organizational procedures.

· Conduct and participate in education and training programs for clients, families, or community groups.

· Maintain a caseload to support the Behavior Support Services program.

· Create recommendations for comprehensive services.

· Participate in family intake meetings.

· Contribute 20-25 billable hours weekly to support the program.

· Provide consultation to external stakeholders as needed.

· Reports any problems relating to potential Easterseals’ liability; any accidents the clients incur; any problems with staff, parents, or the public to the CEO.

· Respects & preserves the dignity, personal safety & confidentially of persons served by or employed by ESWG.

· Reports any evidence of child/adult neglect and/or abuse to the CEO and Administrative Team for further investigation and possible reporting.

· Completes at least 20 hours of approved training per year.

· Maintains current certification in First Aid, CPR, first aid and Safety Care Training.

· Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Participants are always supervised. Under no circumstances are participants to be left unattended.

· Staff exercises professionalism in the presence of participants, visitors, and other staff.

· Staff ensures that all activities and conversations are always geared toward what is appropriate.

· To ensure quality of services provided, staff are expected to receive a rating of 20 (meets

· expectation) or higher on all performance reviews. Scoring under 20 will result in the staff member being placed on a 1–3-month probation until the level of quality is improved or termination may result.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree, Master's (Preferred) from an ABA accredited program.

· Must be currently certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

· Maintain CEU requirements and BCBA credential with Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

· Training and clinical experience in providing applied behavior analysis to children and/or adults and families. Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders preferred.

· Analytical skills necessary to synthesize a variety of clinical and social data to determine appropriate diagnosis, treatment plan and monitor effectiveness of treatment programs.

· Experience with case management and Medicaid regulations a plus.

· Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time