Director of Autism Services Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Director of Autism Services 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 815 Park North Boulevard, Clarkston, GA 30021 PURPOSE

OF POSITION

Position Summary The Director of Autism Services leads the exploration, planning, and implementation of autism services and ABA services for children served by Easter Seals North Georgia. Their primary responsibilities include working collaboratively across disciplines and with the ESNG leadership team, Program Directors, and staff to develop programs and services that foster inclusiveness, early identification, and treatment for children diagnosed with ASD.

Essential Functions:

ABA Program Develop and oversee the implementation of ABA service programs for the home, school, and community settings (including through the BCW program). Oversee the development, training, and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and services in home, school, and community settings. Develop clinical employee training and onboarding programs, design a structured career path for clinicians, and manage clinical organization leadership development. Provide clinical expertise, oversight, and consultation to clinical leaders following evidence-based practices. Manage large and growing organization of BCBAs and BTs and support recruitment of clinical staff. Drives

BCBA/RBT

billable hours and develops processes/systems to achieve growth goals Stay current on industry innovations, regulations, and best practices and use knowledge to drive the culture of continuous improvement in care and patient programming. Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with new and existing external stakeholders, including referral sources, community and advocacy partners, and payors. Provide administrative and clinical support to the CEO on the development and implementation of organization objectives Participate in presentation and advocacy opportunities as an industry expert Navigator Program Develop and oversee the implementation of the Navigator Program to increase early identification of children with noted developmental delays and create a pathway to resources and services for students that receive an autism diagnosis across all ESNG centers Oversee the development, training, and implementation of Navigator Training for teachers. Develop employee training and onboarding programs, design a structured career path for Family Navigators, and manage organization leadership development. Manage Family Navigators and oversee process of responding to In-House Referrals, early identification of autism, and aligning resources with the EEC curriculum Through the Navigator Program, provide Family Connections, information, resources, and services across all ESNG centers and the community Provide clinical expertise, oversight, and consultation to Family Navigators following evidence-based practices. Stay current on industry innovations, regulations, and best practices and use knowledge to drive the culture of continuous improvement in care and patient programming. Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with new and existing external stakeholders, including referral sources, community and advocacy partners, and payors. Provide administrative and clinical support to the CEO on the development and implementation of organization objectives Equipment and Technology Requirements Laptop G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet) MS Office (excel, word, teams) ABA Platforms, preferred Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge and understanding of ABA principles and evidence-based practices; Exceptional skills in data-based decision-making related to reviewing and analyzing client data and performance metrics; Proven ability to deliver in-session coaching, feedback, and solutions for challenging cases; Experience curating and conducting trainings and workshops for clinical staff; Proficiency in electronic data collection and analysis systems; Ability to build strong relationships and effectively engage in one-to-one communication with parents/caregivers; Expertise in tracking and ensuring clinical outcomes, progress, and maintaining a high level of compliance; Proficiency in having difficult conversations and in delivering and receiving both positive and constructive feedback; Ability to seamlessly transition between strategic and hands-on responsibilities; Proven experience and understanding of customer service; Works well in a collaborative environment and builds mutual trust and credibility at all levels of the organization; Effective written and verbal communication skills, with clients and with internal and external stakeholders; Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve business goals; Proven leadership and team management skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Superior skills in time management, observation, and data analytics; Strong work ethic with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality; Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs. Working Conditions Additional time or occasional shift in schedule may be required to complete the above work or meet company objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds may be required. This role will require sitting most of the day as well as walking and standing periodically. This role may require close visual acuity on computer screens or monitors and the ability to analyze data and figures on a screen. The ability to stand for sustained periods of time. The ability to sit for sustained periods of time. The ability to walk for sustained periods of time including responding quickly to safety concerns The ability to use hands and fingers to feel, operate a computer, and perform picking, pinching and whole hand or arm handling tasks. The ability to climb stairs. The ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, sit on the floor, or crawl as needed when working with small children on their level. The ability to reach, extending arms in any direction. The ability to push or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds. The ability to lift and carry a child up to age 5 The ability to talk in order to accurately exchange information. The ability to hear in order to accurately exchange information. The ability to see clearly in order to maintain child safety and supervision, use a computer, and for extensive reading and writing. The ability to work in both indoor conditions and outdoor conditions.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned by management. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice. Qualifications – Director of Autism Services Education BCBA Education Qualifications Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university in acceptance with BACB guidelines Completion of 8-hour supervision course License/Certification BCBA License/Certification BCBA certification from the BACB, in good standing Active state license, in good standing, when applicable Work Experience 5+ years working with children and autism spectrum disorders 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred Crisis management experience, preferred Minimum Competency Requirements Ability to follow written instructions Ability to use computers and computer/software programs Ability to communicate expressively and receptively in order to follow IPOS requirements, emergency procedures, and report on activities performed