Morgan Autism Center

Adult Adaptive Skills Trainer Program Director

San Jose, CA - Full Time

Adult Adaptive Skills Trainer Program Director

About Morgan Autism Center
Morgan Autism Center provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where individuals impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities are accepted and celebrated for who they are. Founded in 1969, the focus is on creating respectful and positive interactions to maximize the potential of each student and client. Morgan Autism Center offers school and adult day programs and is an important resource for families and professional service providers throughout the Bay Area. Our flexible, comprehensive, and highly individualized approach has evolved into a model successfully adopted and implemented in located school districts. The updated Morgan Autism Center Adaptive Skills Trainer Program will serve adults ages 22 – 60 years old with autism and other developmental disabilities in a 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 ratio.

For more information, please visit www.morgancenter.org

Position Overview
This position will help in the design, launch, and implementation of Morgan Autism Center’s Adaptive Skills Trainer Program. The Program Director provides day-to-day leadership and strategic direction to ensure the program meets best practice measures and operates in compliance with applicable California laws and regulations (including Title 17).

Reporting Relationships
This position reports directly to Josh Drake, the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

In cooperation with the program’s stakeholders, establishes, refines and implements the vision and strategy of the adult program
Supports, trains and mentors staff to focus on participant strengths maximizing their independence
Oversees program budget, planning, development and implementation
Maintains sound human resource policies and practices (Oversees and manages recruitment, retention, appraisal and discharge of personnel) to support optimal staff performance
Attends participant’s ISP/IPP and interdisciplinary (ID) team meetings as needed and requested by Regional Center Case Managers and others
Recruit, screen, hire and monitor any Program Consultants
Organizes and monitors the intake and continuing assessment process
Review required paperwork including Special Incident Reports, and Individual Service Plans
Ensures the rights of participants and staff are respected
Develops, implements and maintains program policies and procedures, ensuring that the program and facilities are in compliance with applicable sections of Title 17 California Code of Regulations and other regulatory obligations
Supports outreach and participates in outreach to local school districts, non public schools, Regional Center case managers, transition fairs and other events to identify potential participants and resources

Qualifications and Employment Requirements:

Master’s Degree in one of the following: education, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language, rehabilitation, marriage and family therapy, or a comparable degree in a human services field. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) in good standing preferred.
A minimum of 10 years experience in human services delivery systems, including at least 5 years in the management or supervision of a human services delivery system. At least one year of experience in the design and implementation of adaptive skills training plans.
Excellent written and oral communication skills that are effective with diverse stakeholders
Proven track record in supervision, staff management, provision of services to participants with autism or behavioral health needs
Track record in recruiting, developing and retaining diverse staff

Ability to represent the program in a professional manner at all times
Respects the cultural and linguistic values of stakeholders including participants, their parents, staff and community collaborators
Must complete 40 hour RBT training within 12 months of hire
Able to lift materials and physically support clients as needed
Has current TB clearance; certifications in CPR and first aid; valid California driver's license, clean DMV printout and current automobile insurance
Is able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance

Physical Demands
While performing the essential functions and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms and speak and hear effectively. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, lift materials, physically support clients as needed, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Salary and Position Classification

Position Type: Exempt Position
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000
Full-Time

Benefits

PTO: 25 days
Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee portion paid 100% by Morgan Autism Center)
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
Retirement 403a & 403b.

Schedule

239 Working days (11 holidays and 11 days of breaks)
Hours 8am - 5pm
Some after-hours work may be required

Location
In-person

DEI Statement

It is Morgan Autism Center’s intent to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.

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