ABA Specialized Programs Supervisor

Passionate About Program Development? Lead the Way as an ABA Therapy Specialized Programs Coordinator!

A Bridge To Achievement is seeking an energetic and career-minded professional to join our team! We are currently hiring a full time Specialized Programs Supervisor position at our Pineville center location. This is an onsite position and the applicant must be willing to work between the hours of 8:00am - 6:00pm.

The Specialized Program Supervisor is an experienced behavior technician or analyst who is responsible for supervising specialized ABA group programs including assisting with the implementation of specialized programs based on learner and agency needs. This position is responsible for building/maintaining rapport, program implementation and maintenance, and monitoring the effectiveness of specialized programs.

Who is ABtA?

A Bridge to Achievement is a rapidly growing agency that provides family-centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, emphasizing the future of children with ASD and their families. Our expert team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and highly trained behavior technicians use evidence-based ABA methods to teach children social, communication, play, cognitive, and self-care skills, while reducing problem behaviors in a variety of settings based on the family needs.

At ABtA, we understand that ASD has a dramatic and lifelong impact on individuals with this diagnosis and their families. We partner with parents to understand their children by identifying their strengths, interests, and learning styles. Using ABA and other evidence-based techniques, our highly-trained clinicians focus on therapies and interventions that use positive reinforcement to teach the children we support to reach their full potential. We then integrate our services in a variety of settings striving to create the most effective learning experience and promote positive change across all aspects of the lives of the children we serve and their families.

Why should you choose a career with ABtA?

Our unique organizational approach to our administrative processes allows those familiar with the ABA or ASD field an opportunity to expand their (or switch to!) non-clinical career. By joining the ABtA Admin Department, you will help contribute to the overall success of our learners, centers, and agency through the integral job duties listed below.

Essential Functions

• Lead, supervise and train program coordinators by providing guidance, mentorship, and strategic feedback to ensure individual department success and quality
• Assists in the implementation of evidenced-based specialized programs based on learner and agency needs
• Organizes and improves operational systems across programs (including cleanliness protocols) based on observations and requests from BTs and BCBAs.
• Implements and monitors schedules for specialized programs including pace of programming/activities and evidence-based instruction
• Observes learners’ sessions to determine clinical appropriateness for program participation or admission across all programs
• Provides ongoing overlaps and clinical support for all learners in specialized programs
• Provides initial training/guidelines for BCBAs and BTs with learners in specialized programs
• Collaborates with BCBAs who have learners in the program for goals, targets, needed materials, etc
• Maintains program materials and makes regular updates or adaptations based on clinical needs and/or BCBA requests
• Purchases and monitors inventory needed for specialized programs underneath a set budget  
• Sets up new classrooms/programs at ABtA service locations as needed
• Leads parent informational meetings to share pertinent information about specialized programs to potential families
• Develops strong relationships with BCBAs and BTs and continuously addresses concerns as well as check-ins with staff to determine overall program effectiveness and establish a culture of collaboration

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, ABA, Psychology, or related field required 
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or above required; Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of Applied Behavior Analysis experience required 
• Minimum of 2 years of supervision or management experience preferred
• Experience with ages 3-18 in ABA setting preferred
• Experience teaching ADLs and social skills required
• Criminal background check, health care registry check, and drug test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Employee-focused individual with a commitment to fostering employee development, engagement and retention throughout practices within the agency 
• Ability to work effectively and stay solution oriented within a fast paced, changing environment 
• A collaborative supervisory style with strong communication to lead a high functioning team 
• Proven ability to work effectively cross-functionally within all levels in the organization.
• Proven organizational skills through strong time management and excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to facilitate constructive dialogue, mediate conflicts, and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a positive workplace culture characterized by fairness, respect, and inclusivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and G Suite as well as Central Reach or similar ABA EMR software.
• Experience with Smartboards preferred
• Demonstrated experience across learner profiles and experience across age groups (experience within both EL and ADL programs when applicable)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to observe and move with children in their natural environments (e.g. ABtA center, home, school and/or outside or in community) 
• Must be able to demonstrate working and playing with children; must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity 
• Must be able to perform the following gross motor activities: 
• Climbing (e.g. upon playground equipment) 
• Bending over (e.g. to assist child with writing or pick up reinforcers off ground) 
• Squatting (e.g. to assist child putting on shoes) 
• Running (e.g. running through a sprinkler with a child) 
• Carrying (e.g. teaching materials, toys, art supplies) up to 15lbs 
• Must be able to perform the following fine motor activities: 
• Pincer grasp (e.g. manipulation of teaching PECS icons) 
• Writing (ex. Filling out paper form with a pencil or pen) 
• Using scissors and various craft supplies 
• Grasping objects (e.g. keys, door knobs, etc)
• Twisting of hands/wrist or fingers (e.g. Tying Shoes, fastening a button, using a zipper, etc) 
• Must be able to demonstrate working and playing with children; must be able to sit on floor on ground and move easily in this capacity 
• Must be able to lift children up to 50lbs
• Must be able to utilize safe non-violent crisis intervention techniques with program participants of all ages (raising arms above head to block, stepping back, reaching behind shoulders, etc) 
• Must be able to teach and assist with toileting skills. (eg. changing diapers, lifting on an off toilet) 
• Must be able to utilize a company tablet or cellular device (ex. IPad, Samsung, IPhone) to take session note data
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard

Benefits

Benefits for All ABtA Employees:

• Exceptional and Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Self Care Time
• Amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees (plus their partners and dependents) which includes counseling services, financial services, legal services, discounts and more!
• Flexible Schedules
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
• Healthcare Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life)
• Ancillary Insurance Options through Aflac (STD, LTD, and more!)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Mileage Reimbursement & Paid Drive Time Policies
• Initial and Ongoing Paid Training and Supervision
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Performance and Promotion Raises
• Agency social events
• Agency laptop provided, and choice of Agency Phone or Phone Stipend
• Exceptional benefits for our BTs (because our BTs deserve it!)- Happy BTs: Happy learners, happy parents and happy BCBAs!
• Our BTs have a consistent (30+) hours policy
• RBT Certification Program for New Behavior Technicians in the Field
• Tuition Discounts, Supervision, Mentorship, and a formal Trainee Program for Employees Seeking Their BCBA Certification
• They get paid drive time AND mileage reimbursement policy
• They get exceptional pay!
• They get full benefits (401(k) with company match, health insurance, etc.)
• They have PTO, paid holidays, AND Paid Self care
• We have career growth opportunities for BTs and trainees, including a formal trainee program

Compensation Range:

• $48,000-$55,000