Clinical Program Manager

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Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life‑changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on‑the‑ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services and more.

Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society.

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Under supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Assoc. Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, or Regional Clinical Director), the Clinical Program Manager provides program management and executes changes in program. Provides specialized behavior intervention services and program supervision to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other related disabilities. Works closely with the BCBA and Behavior Interventionists to provide intervention, conduct assessments, write progress reports and develop programs for assigned cases.

• Supervises Behavior Interventionists to ensure all recorded data is correct and accurate; manages and maintains program records; maintains data reliability and fidelity checks regularly; plans and leads monthly progress updates for each family served with program team.
• Assists in creating and delivering specific intervention activities and provides parent education according to treatment plan or other individualized assessments; monitors the skill acquisition of children and adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum in natural settings.
• Completes necessary documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries, and keeps updated with other programs, and participant‑related documents and reports.
• Provides and coordinates on‑going competency‑based staff training; attends staff meetings, in‑services, treatment planning, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, ABA, special education and related fields.
• Maintains frequent, professional and courteous communications with participants and families; communicates parental concerns and needs immediately to the case supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, or psychology.

Must have and maintain current CPR certification card.

• 2 years of professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

• Knowledge of evidence‑based practices and scientifically‑validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit children with ASD; familiar with current research findings.
• Familiar with intervention approaches 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).
• Familiar with the field of early intervention; knowledge of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills.
• Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Able to consistently…