Assistant Director, Calabrese Youth Center - BCBA

Position Title : Assistant Director of Calabrese Youth Center- BCBA

Department : Calabrese Youth Center

Reporting Function : Director of Calabrese Youth Center

Supervisory Functions : Program Managers, Clinicians, Residential Counselors

Starting Salary Range:  $100,000-$120,000 annually, based on education and years of experience.

Job Summary:   Along with the Director, prioritize the quality of care to youth, families and employees by ensuring staff are properly trained. Coordinate the administration, operation and clinical services for the Calabrese Youth Center (CYC).

Duties/Responsibilities :
Administrative/Management Duties

- Develop onboarding training material for residential counselors.

- Develop ongoing training material for residential counselors and program managers.

- Work with director, clinical and residential counselors in designing remedies for service gaps and for successful transitions to step down programs.

- Meet regularly and supervise staff to assure program integrity.

- Ensure children/youth’s medical and health needs are met by supporting Nurse/care coordinators.

- Coordinate with clinical, behavioral and programmatic services to gather required data to develop improvement plans for each child/youth served. 
- Analyze and evaluate programs effectiveness and make recommendations to the Director for changes and improvement. 
- Assist the Director with developing or revising Laradon policies and procedures pertaining to programs in the department while ensuring compliance with the general operating philosophy of Laradon as well as regulations and requirements.

- Establish a leadership role to inspire and develop staff in order to meet Laradon’s mission.

- Assist the Director in developing the goals and objectives in the Annual Business Plan.

- Aid in grant writing and data follow up

- Comply with standards of regulatory agencies and take corrective follow up action.

- Ensures the completion and submission of incidents reports (PMRs and GERs).

- Participate in referral and discharge meetings.

- Coordinate participation with Director for monthly staffings.

- Assist with managing licensing requirements.

- Assess work performance and ensures quality service provision through ongoing supervision and observation of CYC staff in support of positive engagement in the program. 
- Serve as an Ambassador of Laradon to the community. 
- On-call 24 hours by cell phone (rotating weekly calendar).

- As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.

- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Training Requirements : 
• Requires on-going training and development in program specific area

• Attend all training deemed mandatory by Laradon.

• Orientation

• First Aid/CPR

• Medication Certification

• Crisis Intervention

• 20 hours of on-the-job training

Minimum Position Requirements
• Minimum Master’s degree in Human Services- Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• A minimum of five years’ experience in the human services field, three years of which was at a management or supervisory level.

• Maintain all professional certifications, licenses and trainings

• Valid driving license, good driving record and must be at least 21 years of age.

• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values:

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment