Manager - Autism Programming And Services - Full Time - Days

The ProMedica Finnegan Family Autism Center houses the Autism Early Learning Program (AELP) which offers early intensive behavioral intervention services for children diagnosed with Autism from the age of diagnosis through 6 years old. The program operates year-around with options for full day and partial day services with 1:1 ratios and options for small group as appropriate. Intervention utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and focuses on addressing skills in the areas of communication/language, play, socialization, behavior, and adaptive skills.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Autism Programming and Services directs and oversees all programs and services for children with autism offered through the hospital. They will supervise all program behavior analysts, behavior technicians and supportive staff. They will ensure the fidelity of applied behavior analysis (ABA) intervention at the center, home, and school-based service programs and plans for growth and expansion as appropriate. They will oversee and are responsible for financial and advocacy obligations, and they will act as a liaison to all local and national agencies in the field and ensures appropriate resources are available to the community. Other duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Work with hospital administration in the overall operation and forward strategic initiatives for growth and services

• Make referrals to the autism centers/programs from other departments or outside resources

• Review and oversee family/child entrance/eligibility to the autism center or consultative services

• Provide specific training to families, professionals, and staff regarding current research in autism spectrum disorders and ABA

• Meet with program behavior analysts and registered behavior technicians to continue to define the strategic goals and objectives for the center

Job Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology or one of the following disciplines: Special Education, Speech Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or related field, from accredited institution

• Skills: Must have the ability to be self-motivated, work independently, exhibit enthusiasm and demonstrate patience with the students. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to input and retrieve information from the computer.

• Years of Experience: 3 years documented work experience with children with autism in ABA settings

• Certification: Board Certification in Behavior Analysis and certified Ohio Behavior Analyst

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able to use personal protective equipment as needed.

Physical Demands: Must be able to attain all health requirements as identified by the organization. Must be able to move about department and between workstations, and prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. Must be able to lift medium materials, non-material handling; continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching; frequent pushing, pulling, and squatting.

Occasional sitting, stairs, and kneeling.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Employee Exemption Type

Exempt

Job Type

Full Time

Budgeted Hours / Pay Period

80

Shift Type

Days

Shift Hours

8 hours

Weekends

N/A

On-call Requirements

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