Overview

Make a Difference at Easterseals Southern California

Are you ready to make a profound and positive impact on people's lives? At Easterseals Southern California (ESSC), you'll join a team of compassionate colleagues who support each other, foster collaboration, and continuously refine their clinical skills to benefit the participants we serve.

Why Join Us?

• Reputation for Excellence: We pride ourselves on the outstanding quality of services we provide.
• Growth Opportunities: We offer numerous opportunities for learning and development, including research, training, and provider network programs.
• Continuous Education: Enjoy free in-house CEUs and the chance to present CEU trainings and discussions to BCBAs within our organization.
• Supportive Environment: Experience a collaborative work environment where support and teamwork are paramount.
• Balanced Workload: Benefit from manageable productivity requirements.
• Team and Security: Enjoy the best of both worlds—a supportive team environment within the security of a large organization.

Competitive Compensation

Starting pay ranges from $87,000 to $95,000.

Ready to join our team and create something amazing together? Apply now and be part of a community that truly makes a difference!

Responsibilities

• Position Overview

  This role involves providing high-quality clinical supervision and guidance to program managers and interventionists who deliver specialized treatment for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

  Key Responsibilities

  • Behavior Program Facilitation: Develop and implement behavior programs based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
  • Behavior Assessments: Conduct behavior assessments and serve as an Assessor when necessary.
  • Parent Education: Educate parents and develop specific intervention activities according to the treatment plan. Monitor children's development in natural settings.
  • Liaison Role: Act as a liaison between the organization, families, community, therapists, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
  • Productivity Requirements: Ensure productivity targets set in the annual budget are met.
  • Meetings and Training: Lead and attend meetings, and conduct ongoing staff training sessions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, psychology or related field.
• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Three years of related professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting preferred.
• Expertise in approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Competent in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and experimental functional analysis (EFA).
• Expert knowledge of scientifically-validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit children with ASD; familiar with current related research findings.
• Familiar with the field of early intervention; knowledge of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Expertise in all empirically evaluated assessment and intervention strategies related to program and service delivery for individuals with ASD.
• Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills; customer service orientated and professional.
• Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Psychologist preferred.
• Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills with a variety of individuals and groups. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Must relate well to children and their families.
• Very good working knowledge in all applicable computer programs (Microsoft Office).
• Valid CPR certification.
• Ability to pass background/fingerprint clearance, health screenings and provide/obtain immunizations.
• Reliable transportation, proof of valid California driver's license, safe driving record, proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.