Children Services Program Manager

Balance Autism is looking for a Program Manger to add to our team in Altoona! This Leader is responsible for the hiring, training and scheduling of staff assigned to work with children in the clinic and/or community programs. This position also involves coordinating the process of evaluating and giving feedback for job performance collaboratively with the correlating Clinic Supervisors or Program Coordinators.

Top 5 Duties:

1.Ensures appropriate recruitment, selection, and retention of Behavior Technicians and Autism Associates

2.Assures proper training and ongoing education for staff for all current and future person served

3.Provides information to Clinic Director to ensure effective and appropriate monitoring of metrics related to staffing patterns and needs.

4.Ensures proper management and support to direct support staff and handles employee concerns

5.Obtains information for reports to ensure proper management of areas of responsibility

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure that the health and safety needs of the person(s) served are met.

• Focus every day on supporting people with autism as they gain higher levels of independence, including skills related to: hygiene, personal care, building social relationships and networks, communication, and community involvement as needed.

• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with individual(s) served and co-workers to promote successful outcomes..

• Welcome, mentor, train and discipline staff according to Balance Autism policies, assuring the staff are competent in performing the essential functions of their job.

• Develop schedules in a timely manner for all services that are overseen, serving as on call for scheduling purposes only.

• Complete accurate payroll and billing duties as assigned according to Balance Autism Policies and Procedures

Benefits:

• Student loan repayment program with up to 8% contribution match

• 403 (b) retirement plan with up to 8% employer match

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Generous PTO plans

• Access to a huge private discount network, with up to 40% off restaurants, shopping, etc.

You're a good fit for this position IF:

• You are passionate for people and autism. Helping others gives you satisfaction, even if the person doesn't express gratitude in return.

• You are a curious learner. As a behavior technician, you will continually learn new lessons about the nature of human behavior and the brain. Those who are naturally curious will find their work more fulfilling.

• You are engaged. For you, this is more than a job-it's a career and a passion. You recognize that our work has a profound impact on the families we serve, and you're passionate about making an impact on their lives while opening new doors for your career. You're all-in.

• You are data-driven. You recognize that data is essential to our approach. You diligently collect and report data and base your actions on the results.

• You are optimistic. Your work can be stressful and emotionally demanding. But, for the well-being of our clients and our team members, you approach each day with a positive attitude. You also communicate frequently with your supervisor and tell them when you're feeling overwhelmed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college with six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess valid Drivers License and Automobile Insurance

• Pass pre-employment motor vehicle report and criminal background checks

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will engage in bending, squatting, and kneeling quite frequently when working with small children. The employee may be working with children who may have extreme behavioral challenges including aggression or self-injury. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer.