Director of ABA Services - Broken Arrow at Pediatrics Plus

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis, Leadership, Communication, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Team Building, Client Programming, Therapy Services, Assessment Protocols, Parent Training, Collaboration, Training Development, Clinical Oversight, Documentation, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic person looking to positively impact the lives of children diagnosed with special needs? At Pediatrics Plus you can do just that! We are currently seeking a Director of ABA Services to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World! Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment. Why you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus: Competitive Pay Compensation Paid Time Off, Benefits, and 401K Training & Development Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities Supportive & interdisciplinary Work Environment What you will do: The Director of ABA Services will provide specific needs within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) program at Pediatrics Plus as directed by the VP of ABA. They will be a liaison to communicate needs between BCBAs, RBTs, and administration. The Director of ABA Services will assist in building team atmosphere, understand and be proactive in the needs of therapists and the company, and provide leadership within their specific discipline. They will display the ability to initiate active problem solving and follow through to continually improve the environment, culture, and mission of Pediatrics Plus including exhibiting the ability to cast vision for the company and its values. The Director of ABA Services will understand and model the company mission through daily interaction with the Pediatrics Plus team, clients, and parents. Provide daily on-site mentoring to the ABA team, including BCBA(s), RBT(s), and Fieldwork Student(s) for Pediatrics Plus. Provide mentoring to the ABA team, including BCBA(s), RBT(s), and Fieldwork Student(s). In coordination with the Senior Director, develop and carry out plans for culture and retention of team members. Complete ABA assessments for incoming clients as needed to support the BCBA team for growth and future caseload development. Complete screenings for incoming clients for both outpatient and preschool. Model protocol modification as well as parent training as needed with clients assigned. Implement Family Guidance Programming for incoming clients as needed to support the BCBA team for growth and development. Provide therapy services in highly specialized facilities with an emphasis on goal attainment through appropriate developmental progression of functional skill attainment and real-life experiences. Assist with medical leaves and caseload coverage as needed. Mentor BCBA team members by answering questions regarding selecting and administering appropriate assessment protocols for both initial and re-assessments. Answer BCBA questions regarding treatment plans including both programming for skill acquisition, implementing teaching procedures, creating, or editing behavior support plans, and other topics. Review ABA initial and re-assessments and provides feedback/mentoring to BCBA team members as needed for clinical excellence. Review outsource assessments to assure funding guidelines are met. Provide effective communication to team through on-the-floor observations, emails, group meetings, team trainings, Teams messages and Teams channels, and other forms of communication. Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with either the VP of ABA and/or Senior Director for clinical streamlining. Discussion of positive accomplishments from discipline along with discipline challenges. Problem solving ways to continually improve our clinical and/or operational services. Review of BCBA caseloads and billable hours of previous week(s) for protocol modification, parent training, and RBT Discussion of task list for the upcoming week if needed. Review of overall happenings within the company. Conduct clinical oversight of ABA Program through weekly, monthly, and quarterly site quality checks. Client programming, BIPs, and BCBA notes for excellence. Frequency and content. RBT Treatment. BCBA Protocol Modification. Parent Training. RBT notes for excellence. Observations of sessions – on-the-floor, in person. Coordination of Care frequency and documentation. RBT group monthly trainings – frequency and content. Client TEAMS channels – frequency and content. Collaborate and assist in RBT/Child schedules at each site by reviewing ABA schedule for day and week to provide input, feedback, and suggestions to maximize child receiving services as recommended. Participate in monthly group ABA Team Lead meeting with other ABA team leads and VP of ABA. Assist site Senior Directors by prioritizing supply order needs as they relate to ABA materials. Assist with planning and conducting BCBA meetings or CEU in-services related to RBT supervision and parent training. Assist with reviewing and providing input for updates needed to the BCBA Resource Manual and RBT Orientation Manual semi-annually. Assist with development of and leading of trainings as directed by VP of ABA. Assist with creating fidelity checklists, for both RBT and parent training sessions, then reviews and/or updates as needed, but at least semi-annually. Complete RBT onboarding including welcome tour, introduction to team, leading RBT orientation meetings, and coordination with Administrative Operations Specialist or other administrative support team members for scheduling observations and pair treating. Complete 45- and 90-day reviews for RBT(s) with or without supervising BCBA. Complete 45- and 90-day reviews for BCBA(s) with site Senior Director. Participate in RBT interviews with site Senior Director, as needed. Coach BCBA on how to conduct RBT one-on-one meetings, including joining meetings as needed. Coordinate with Administrative Operations Specialist or other administrative support team members for managing “project” time for RBT team members. Meet with Senior Director to review BCBA caseloads (monthly during first - second quarter of building caseload, then bi-monthly each subsequent month). Complete BCBA onboarding including welcome tour, introduction to team, leading RBT orientation meetings – collaborating with VP of ABA as needed. Participate in multidisciplinary conferences as needed. Participate in annual performance reviews for professional development and growth. Demonstrate continued growth in therapeutic skills through learning, knowledge, and application. Communicate any needs or concerns with supervisor and/or administration. Provide input and feedback for company-wide ABA development through communication, problem solving, and strategy execution. Collaborate with administration and other disciplines to ensure quality services for children and families. Actively lead in culture and team building events. Assist and support leadership during company initiatives. Uphold and incorporate the core values, vision, mission, and philosophy of Pediatrics Plus into all job responsibilities. Display an understanding of the leadership and management style of Pediatrics Plus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What you have: Experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Proficient with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people. Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents. Ability to author routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of the organization. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Travel will be required. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in behavior analysis or related field. Active status as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). Greater than three years of experience treating in the field of ABA. Greater than three years of experience treating at Pediatrics Plus, preferred. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be comfortable around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #IND456 Full Time Compensation starts at: $75,000 annually

Responsibilities

The Director of ABA Services will oversee the applied behavior analysis program, providing leadership and mentoring to the ABA team. They will also communicate needs between BCBAs, RBTs, and administration while ensuring the quality of services provided to clients.