Center Director- Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA

Center Director
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) role at Specialized Education Services, Inc.

This is a journey of impact and meaning. Together we go and grow forward. Little Leaves is hiring a Center Director for our Frederick Center. This position does require the candidate to be a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst).

Across our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy centers, we work one-on-one with young children with autism. Through high-quality, evidence-based treatment as well as the application of data-driven methods to track progress and inform program adjustments, we are able to close the gap in developmental trajectory between our clients and their neurotypical peers. Small steps and big effects start here.

• Operational Responsibilities (40%):
  • Ensure individual staff productivity of service unit and financial targets, which includes client census and staff ratios.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and work with the office manager to ensure sufficient supplies, maintain checklists, and inform division leadership of challenges and impending issues.
  • Coordinate the recruitment of staff, including publicizing open positions, interviewing, and selecting staff.
  • Assist with applicable portions of the revenue cycle management process to ensure timely payments and collections for services provided, by ensuring documentation of services (including authorizations) are completed in a timely manner.
  • Assist with budgeting process (i.e., projecting census) and provide information to the senior leadership team as requested.
  • Manage expenses and ensure that spending does not exceed monthly budget.
• Supervision and Training (40%):
  • Serve as a leader of the center team in assessing and supporting clients and staff within the center by creating a sense of community and positive working culture.
  • Review referrals on an ongoing basis, monitor, assign caseloads and ensure appropriate staffing ratios and clinician caseloads.
  • Maintain caseload as needed (for centers under 15 clients, SBA vacancy) and serve as lead BCBA for the team, by assigning caseloads and clients to SBAs.
  • Supervise clinicians to ensure quality of service delivery and that assessment informs treatment protocols or curriculum.
  • Provide services or supervision in a timely manner as specified by the division by measuring fidelity, rapport, and providing support to teams.
• Performance Management and Professional Development (20%):
  • Ensure staff meet competency requirements prior to rendering face‑to‑face services and follow responsibilities as outlined in the individual work performance standards, state, and federal regulations.
  • Evaluate staff performance at quarterly intervals from the date of employment, including but not limited to SBA mentorship to junior staff supporting professional growth.
  • Coordinate regular clinical team meetings (e.g., center senior team meetings) and attend divisional meetings (e.g., monthly center team meetings).
  • Review, develop, and implement a plan to address client and staff incidents and report progress to RD.
  • Participate in clinical (e.g., company‑wide senior staff monthly meetings) and operational meetings (e.g., weekly meetings with RD and Director of Operations/Operations Manager).

• Financial targets: ensures census and staff ratios, caseloads to meet monthly budget targets, and maintains a caseload if center under 15 clients or if SBAs are not at target.
• Client and team member satisfaction: assesses client and employee satisfaction through NPS and eNPS.
• Center clinical quality measures: ensures staff meet and maintain competency, supervision is provided in a consistent and timely manner, outcome measures are completed on a regular schedule.
• Documentation: ensures documentation (reports, treatment notes, etc.) are completed on a timely manner for self and all employees.

• EDUCATIONAL
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related discipline (BCBA and license eligible).
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a BCBA managing a team and working with clients diagnosed with ASD.
  • Minimum…