Job Title: Program Supervisor

Reports to: Clinical Case Manager

Job Summary:

Provides specialized behavioral intervention services and program supervision for children with autism spectrum disorders, ages 14 months and older.

Essential Job Functions:

Supervises individualized programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, ages 14 months and older, in natural settings. Schedules regular community visits with caregivers to review program effectiveness, make observations, collect data, chart progress and provide parent education. Coordinates visits to overlap with members of the direct care team ot observe sessions and provide coaching and clinical support. Reviews data and reports submitted by direct care team, and updates individualized programs to assure programs reflect each child's development and progress towards identified goals. Responsible for meeting productivity requirements and for providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.

Completes necessary documentation including data analysis, progress reports, and exit summaries. Plans and leads monthly progress updates for each family served.

Coordinates staff development trainings and participates in SVABA Quality Assurance Meetings. Assures that staff responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are defined and understood.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Case Manager, attends clinic meetings and other meetings, as needed. Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields.

Positions Supervised (Direct Reports): Behavior Technician

Minimum Education or Training Equivalent to:

- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: Behavior Analysis, Early Childhood Education/development, Early Childhood Special Education, Special education, Psychology or related field.

- Board Certified Behavior Analyst or license/certificate in early childhood special education strongly preferred.

Minimum Years of Additional Related Experience:

- Two years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders ("ASD") as RBT (Registered Behavior Technician and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Special Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Licenses):

- Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with ASD, including Applied Behavioral 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 early intervention, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.

- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.

- Able to work in multiple program service areas.

- Abel to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; American Sign Language or bilingual ability preferred.

- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.

- Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.

- Abel to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.

- Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.

- Able to obtain criminal record clearance through Department of Justice.

- Able to obtain CPR certificate.

- Abel to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required).

Physical Requirements (Approximate Percent per 7.5-hour Workday):

- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting ni order ot observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers (50%).

- Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals ni meetings and on the phone.

- Occasional walking ot, bending ot enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs ot drive car to and from home visits and meetings (20%).

- Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention ot write reports and work at the computer (15%).

- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits (10%).