Job Description

Company Overview:

Shrub Oak International School () is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

The BCBA Supervisor (acting as one of our licensed clinical coordinators) is a licensed position, will provide expertise in ABA and human development related services, serving as a member of the clinical leadership and supervisor of BCBAs and/or RBTs. Working with students in the Founders Cohort, they will evaluate treatment progress, conduct assessments, including FBA’s, develop behavior plans, and provide clinical supervision and support. This individual will also support the design and development of treatment plans and provide direct support and interventions that meet the individualized needs of students. They will coordinate progress reports, provide on-call clinical crisis coverage, deliver behavioral and family therapy and oversee visitation protocols. They will maintain key relationships and collaborate as needed and required with students, their families and all levels of staff at the Shrub Oak International School to ensure that the individualized needs of each student are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgement is required.

• Provides leadership in ABA to ensure that students’ individualized needs are met, working with the clinical team, education and student life teams, administration, families, and external constituencies as needed and required
• Conducts assessments and reassessments of a student's social and emotional needs and develops individualized ITEP goals and behavior plans for each student
• Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities that are student centered, strength based, empathic, and creative to address each student's particular needs
• Supervises BCBAs, RBTs, and other members of the Shrub Oak clinical team
• Design, implements, and/or supervises new systems, groups, and alternative programing for students
• Oversees and coordinates the scheduling of clinical staff, and ensuring that clinical session notes and required documentation are appropriately prepared, collected and submitted as required
• Supports students clinically in community and workplace environments to promote success for community/social integration, future employment opportunities and other life achievements as appropriate
• Proactively maintains communication with students, family members and/or other care givers as appropriate to effectively address student progress, development, and challenges
• Participates in clinical and Shrub Oak activities to advance field knowledge and engages in activities to remain at the forefront of professional development and advancements
• Actively assists with other programs, events, and services administered through Shrub Oak and may be involved in a wider range of responsibilities
• Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

Experience & Education:

• New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) License in good professional standing required
• Master's degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field with BCBA Certification required; doctoral degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing behavioral treatment/ABA services required; 10 years of experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of clinical supervisory experience required; 5 years of experience is preferred
• Experience working with students with developmental disabilities or on the autistic spectrum is strongly preferred; school experience is a plus

Required:

Preferred:

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and executing de-escalation techniques
• Excellent analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to understand, problem solve, and make sound determinations/decisions in situations with complex facts and data
• Ability to lead, develop and mentor others
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to display grit and resilience and maintain composure
• Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results working collaboratively in a dynamic environment by building strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to have a sense of urgency, ability to make sound and appropriate decisions under pressure where situations/circumstances are continually evolving
• Ability to multi-task, and handle multiple situations with discretion, and sensitivity to a variety of factors, while exercising sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
• Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature
• Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required trainings

Benefits:

Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits:

• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k w/ company match
• Tuition/Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discounts

Physical Requirements/Demands:

A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Standing for sustained periods of time, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. May need to lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture.

Work Environment:

We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators.

EEO Statement:

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.

Please note:

SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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