Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Steps Therapy specializes in providing comprehensive programs to enhance a child’s independence. By combining highly-trained behavior therapists, transparent data collection, and developmentally appropriate programming, we will create a program our clients can trust— with results that are evident. We provide client services primarily in San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, San Mateo, Foster City, and Redwood City. 

We are always seeking qualified Program Directors who are dedicated to helping others and making a difference in a child's life. This position is non-exempt (hourly), with the pay range falling between $35,000 - $50,000 annually ($27.00 - $35.00 per hour), dependent on experience, education level, and individual caseload size and selection.

This position is not remote/virtual and requires client services to be provided in person. Although, driving your own car is not necessary. Public transportation is welcome. Both transportation by car or public transportation will be reimbursed.**

As a Program Director, you are responsible for designing and implementing behavior intervention programs to young children with special needs and providing families with training to reinforce learned skills. In addition, you are responsible for providing support, training, and feedback to Behavior Technicians. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Provide weekly and bi-weekly oversight to individual programs to ensure programs and sound, and children are making progress towards goals.
• Work closely with, and collaborate with Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Monitor data paths to ensure treatment integrity and continued child progress
• Assist in data analysis
• Ensure staff development and training in implementation of program
• Participate in parent training and monthly team meetings
• Participate in progress reporting

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly stand, sit, squat, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Master's program and a desire to pursue a career in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Enrollment in a BACB approved course sequence preferred
• Experience implementing programs and working in the field of ABA for a minimum of 1 year
• Experience developing goals, and writing behavior analytic programs
• Commitment to developing and leading teams of Behavior Technicians
• Experience with parent training/coaching, report writing, conducting meetings, and analyzing data.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Ability to keep organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Employment conditional upon satisfactory background check

Desired Skills

• Passionate and motivated to help others
• Patient, sensitive, and empathetic
• Excellent time management skills, punctual and reliable
• Eager to learn and open to regular coaching and feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• Accrued Paid Time Off 
• Flexible Scheduling with Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities
• Full-Time Staff Have Access to Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• Free and Confidential Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly Health Care Expenditures (compliant with SF HCSO) if qualified
• Commuter Benefits Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Travel Time Compensation
• Mileage/Public Transportation Fare Reimbursement
• Cancellation Compensation if qualified
• Mentorship and Professional Development Opportunities 
• Team Building and Social Events

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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.