Clinical Director of Adult Services at PCDI
Princeton, NJ 08540
About the Job
Clinical Director of Adult Services
PCDI has a long history of providing high quality behavior analytic services to adults with autism in both the day and residential programs. Along with having experience in applied behavior analysis and the needs of adults with developmental disabilities, the ideal candidate has a flexible schedule and uses good judgment to determine where to focus their time. This position is initially heavily weighted toward residential programming, with room for growth to include the Day Habilitation and Supported Employment programs.
This is an exciting career opportunity to provide leadership, oversight, hands-on training, and program development to Residential supervisors and staff of PCDI’s Residential Program, which utilizes the Family Teacher model. This position requires a flexible 40-hour workweek, within the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, including weekends.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Supervision and Leadership
- Provide direct supervision of Adult Program trainers, including hands-on training, mentoring, and development of individualized programming.
- Conduct annual staff performance evaluations.
- Develop professional goals for trainers.
- Provide supervision for BCBA candidates.
- Promote and develop staff training to ensure quality intervention is provided to all adult participants.
Clinical
- Ensure a strong understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis and its implementation within PCDI’s Adult Program.
- Ensure effective programming through the design, implementation, and ongoing analysis of individualized programs designed to meet the needs of participants.
- Ensure data are regularly collected and analyzed to ensure program effectiveness.
- Work with Adult Program trainers to make necessary changes to intervention procedures based on data analysis.
- Oversee the development and implementation of all behavior support plans.
- Participate in an annual review of all individualized programs conducted by an external evaluator.
General Administration
- Support trainers and staff to provide effective science-based intervention.
- Assist in ensuring staff adhere to policies and procedures.
- Assist in the hiring process, performance management, and employee relations.
- Confirm and sign payroll timesheets.
- Assist with the development of annual budget for the Adult Program.
- Track monthly vehicle maintenance logs.
- Work with Fee For Service Documentation Coordinator to ensure the timely completion of progress notes.
- Complete and submit Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs) as needed.
- Participate in Human Rights Committee meetings.
- Participate in Behavior Management Committee meetings.
Communication and Meetings
- Schedule and conduct weekly meetings with Adult Program trainers.
- Schedule and conduct meetings with Direct Support Professionals, as needed.
- Meet weekly with the Executive Director.
- Conduct monthly Residential Team meetings, for all Residential Consultants and Family Teachers.
- Participate in workshops presented to Adult Program staff.
- Communicate professionally with all consumers, including staff, parents/guardians, board members, and community members.
- Interact with the Division of Developmental Disabilities as needed.
- (The responsibilities listed are not all inclusive; other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s.)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Minimum of Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field
- Certification: BCBA certificate required
Experience:
- 5+ years’ experience working with developmentally disabled individuals
- 3+ years’ supervisory experience
- Fee For Service experience preferred.
Training and Other Requirements: Must complete all trainings required by the Division of Developmental Disabilities; valid driver’s license with record in good standing is required.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge
- Sound working knowledge of both theory and practice of applied behavior analysis.
- Knowledge of Skill-based treatment a plus.
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Strong decision-making skills; sound judgment and ability to adjust focus based on the needs of participants.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- High level of professional discretion and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Willingness to travel locally on a daily basis.
- Strong commitment to helping individuals with autism and their families.
- Ability to multi-task; well-organized and detail oriented.
Employee Benefits
- Base salary of $95,000, dependent upon experience
- Medical and dental insurance for each employee and optional dependent coverage
- Vision insurance (optional)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- 403b Retirement Plan (voluntary beginning Day 1, employer contribution beginning Year 3)
- Paid time off (8 days accrued per calendar year)
- Holidays and paid vacation time
Background Check
The qualified candidate must successfully complete a background check, including a criminal history check and fingerprinting, mandatory drug testing, motor vehicle background check, reference checks, and completion of a pre-employment physical and Mantoux test.