Program Supervisor - ABA - In-home Services

Position Summary

The Program Supervisor supports the administration of the client’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) and provides direct care in the family home and community. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, training, and supervising direct service staff to implement the client’s behavioral goals; attending IPP and budget meetings with the Regional Center; as well as supporting annual budget planning, budget revision, and resource allocation.

This position supports a single 18 year-old client with minimal challenging behaviors and no aggression, who is focused on increasing his independence and autonomy.

The client is supported by a full care team, including a BCBA, Program Supervisor, BT's, and caregivers, which is overseen by the parents of the client served. This is a W2 position, eligible for full benefits. The employer of record is a Financial Management Services (FMS), who provides payroll services for the family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Client Services

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment
• Provide direct client care
• Support the client with completing ADLs
• Under direct supervision of a BCBA, write meaningful behavioral goals
• Train and provide ongoing support to direct care staff to ensure fidelity of program implementation

Documentation

• Complete daily session notes
• Report progress, concerns, and significant events in a timely manner
• Review data from staff and provide feedback and coaching as needed
• Complete all documentation necessary to maintain funding sources
• Write annual and bi-annual reports, providing sound rationale for all service requests

Program Administration

• Work collaboratively with direct-care staff, BCBAs, the client’s family, and interdisciplinary team members
• Lead weekly team meetings & training sessions
• Attend IPP meetings with the Regional Center
• Participate in updates to the client’s SDP budget and spending plan
• Communicate with family and staff on a regular basis to plan direct-care staffs’ schedules
• Advocate for the client and family during meetings with external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with external providers to ensure consistency of strategies in response to challenging behavior across all settings
• Communicate professionally, respectfully, and clearly at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of background check
• At least 3 years of experience providing direct client ABA services
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
• Experience working with Regional Centers and familiarity with California’s Self-Determination Program
• A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field
• CA Driver’s License, auto insurance, clean driving record, and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in ABA, behavioral science, psychology or a related field
• Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities is highly preferred
• Experience working with individuals who utilize AAC devices and other alternative forms of communication and assistive technology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of California’s Self Determination Program and experience in creating Individualized Personal Plans and annual Spending Plans
• Ability to collaborate with the client and their family in a supportive and professional manner at all times
• Strong observational and data collection skills
• Fluency in creating client behavioral support plans
• Ability to communicate verbal and written instructions clearly and concisely to support consistent program implementation across providers
• Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal sills
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors calmly and professionally
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• A growth-mindset and the demonstrated ability to provide feedback using a constructive and solution-driven approach
• Strong capacity to develop entry-level staff through structured training, feedback, and performance monitoring

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, 401k eligible for full time employees
• Opportunities for professional advancement
• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
• Protected time for supervision, documentation, and training
• Ongoing feedback, modeling, and coaching from senior clinicians

Pay: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person