ABA Behavior Program Coordinator

Company Description

Uplift Family Services (formerly EMQ FamiliesFirst) is one of the largest, most comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment programs in California. We take a state-of-the-art approach to children and adolescents with complex behavioral health challenges and help them recover from trauma such as abuse, severe neglect, addiction and poverty. For youth that exit our programs, more than 90 percent are living in the community, staying in school and remaining out of trouble.

Locations:

Serving over 30 counties in California, the agency is headquartered in Campbell, with offices in San Jose, Los Gatos, Fairfield, Concord, Sacramento, Fresno, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles.

Apply online and find open positions at https://upliftfs.org/careers/

Minimum Education Required for Position

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Certification Required for Position

BCBA Preferred

Job Description + Responsibilities

Job Summary

Works within the agency and program’s vision, mission and philosophy, and policies in partnership with the Program Manager. Responsible for supporting behavior technicians to meet performance goals and ensure consistency in service provision expectations (e.g., documentation, supervision, program policies & procedures, etc), programming (effective treatment, treatment fidelity), and outcomes across all services. Under direct supervision from the Program Manager, provides coaching and leads the clinical team in implementing behavioral and developmental treatments for individuals with developmental and behavioral health challenges. Responsible for providing field training/shadowing for Behavior Technicians, completing skills assessments in collaboration with supervisor (ESDM, ABLLS, BDI, Functional Behavior Assessments, etc), writing progress reports, attending IFSP/IEP meetings, and ensuring that clients receive high quality culturally and developmentally appropriate services.

Essential Duties

1. Under direct supervision, design and submit comprehensive treatment plans (e.g., skill acquisition plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans) for clients that are culturally relevant, family-focused, and socially significant, that are in compliance with agency and payor timelines.

2. Under direct supervision, conduct behavior assessments, developmental assessments, and Functional Behavior Assessments for consumers. Report results to clinical team members.

3. Provide direct intervention and necessary coverage for Behavior Technicians.

4. In schools, Model direct interventions for educators in classroom settings, provide coaching and instruction, collect fidelity data.

5. Assist program manager with staff trainings.

6. Provide parent support during overlaps and teach/model effective ABA interventions. Conduct and/or participate in progress meetings with client treatment teams (e.g., caregivers, school staff) as required by payors.

7. Proactively identify potential conflicts; lead parties to consensus and develop same skill in direct reports.

8. Attend IFSP/IEP meetings as appropriate to share pertinent behavioral data, progress, and recommendations.

9. Ensure effective coordination of services for youth and families with other providers, both internal and external, by supporting the development of constructive relationships and problem-solving barriers. Administrative

10. Under direct supervision of the Program Manager, provide oversight and management of behavior technicians. Assist program manager with performance management (e.g., data collection, fidelity, completion of time sheet, documentation, etc) of Behavior Technicians.

11. Coordinate with Administrative team to maintain schedule for client caseload and BTs; ensure compliance with treatment plan recommendation for weekly/monthly service hours.

12. Monitor staff billable productivity and other revenue related activities meet or exceed revenue forecasts.

13. Ensure clinical documentation and quality assurance meets both agency and payor standards, ensuring audit ready charts and continuous quality improvement.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Driving to appointments with clients and their families or other key contacts.

2. Physical interactions with children of variable ages such as but not limited to games, sports, and other activities.

3. Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to support specific department/business needs.

Salary, Benefits, + Opportunities

Salary Grade: $50,430 - $75,645

Actual offers will be determined by the candidate’s creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization’s current compensation practices.

Please visit our website to apply

https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=EMQ&cws=37&rid=847

or

www.upliftfs.org

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EEO

(Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans)

Other Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field required.

Experience Requirements:

At least two (2) years in a behavioral health/ABA clinical role

Strong skills in the implementation of ABA programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree and/or BCBA-eligible

Bilingual Spanish

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

BCBA-eligible preferred

Other Specific Requirements:

Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.

Valid California Driver's license with two years of experience driving and clean driving record may be required.