The Faison Center, located in Richmond VA, is a non-profit organization committed to educating and treating individuals with developmental disabilities. Programs are designed to provide resources for an individual’s entire lifespan, starting at diagnosis and continuing into adulthood, including day school services, clinical services, summer and adult residential and day programs. The Faison Center’s foundational methodology is Applied Behavior Analysis and is affiliated with Teachers College at Columbia University and the Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University.
The Faison Center is currently recruiting for an ABA Program Supervisor for our Upper School program. This department services students ages 14 – 22. The ABA Program Supervisor serves as the program administrator and senior clinician, overseeing several classrooms arranged using behavior analytic approaches. Working under the direction of a Senior Behavior Analyst, they will work as part of a larger administrative team to carry out the Center’s mission to enhance the lives of individuals with autism and related disorders.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial professional development opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide staff development, supervision and organizational leadership for assigned program in the effective implementation of the applied behavioral analysis process
Supervise and monitor implementation of programming for positive behavioral changes
Oversee program planning and management, individual client progress and staff development
Ensure successful relationships with partner organizations and families
Candidate Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in behavior analysis, education, psychology or a related field, required
Hold or be eligible to acquire Virginia licensure in Behavior Analysis, required (must obtain within 90 days of hire)
Certification in Behavior Analysis, required (BCBA®)
Experience with and the ability to work with people diagnosed with developmental disabilities, behavior problems, communication and social dysfunction, as well as with their families and other caregivers.
Expertise in the development and oversight of specialized curriculum and staff training.
All employees must complete comprehensive background checks upon hire
Essential Physical Requirements:
Lift 50 pounds
Bend at all joints fluently, move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes
Reach in all directions and grasp using both hands
Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues
Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position
Please Submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Jenn Camblin at jgcamblin147@faisoncenter.org with the subject: Program Supervisor – VABA by July 19th, 2021