Vice President of Childrenâs ABA Services
Vice President of Childrenâs ABA Services
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Job Description
Overview
The Vice President of Childrens ABA Services provides strategic leadership and oversight for all Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service lines across childrens programs including Home-Based Center-Based and Darnell School services. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality family-centered and evidence-based ABA services across all programs including direct oversight of the ABA Program Director and the Darnell School Director. The VP leads in program planning clinical quality operational excellence staff development and compliance to regulatory and funding requirements and contributes to shaping the long-term vision of childrens ABA services in alignment with the organizations mission and values.
Minimum Education Required
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior Vice President of Childrens Services to develop and implement the strategic vision goals and growth plans for all childrens ABA services.
- Provide direct supervision and mentorship to the ABA Program Director and the Darnell School Director ensuring programmatic excellence accountability and professional growth.
- Ensure clinical and operational integration across ABA service lines to promote consistency quality and innovation in service delivery.
- Partner with Directors to develop new service models respond to community and funder needs and expand service capacity and access.
- Oversee compliance with all federal state and payer-specific regulations and ensure clinical services are evidence-based ethical and data-driven.
- Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators to assess program health and inform decision-making.
- Lead recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and maintain a high-performing team of clinical leaders and staff.
- Collaborate with Human Resources Finance and Training departments to ensure appropriate staffing models onboarding training and ongoing staff development.
- Guide the development of policies procedures and infrastructure that support high-quality ABA services and organizational sustainability.
- Ensure effective communication across programs and serve as a liaison with funders regulatory agencies referral sources and community stakeholders.
- Serve as a key decision-maker in complex clinical operational or personnel matters affecting ABA services across the division.
- Represent Childrens ABA Services in organizational leadership meetings external collaborations and community engagement efforts.
- Develop and monitor program budgets in partnership with the SVP and finance team to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Promote an inclusive respectful and supportive workplace culture that reflects the values of equity family-centered care and continuous improvement.
- Participate in the design and execution of quality improvement initiatives across the ABA service lines.
- Adhere to all principles related to the Advocates Way.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in applied Behavior Analysis Psychology Education or a related field.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst and valid Massachusetts Behavior Analyst license required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in ABA service delivery including at least 5 years in senior leadership or executive-level roles.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and support high-level clinical and operational leaders.
- Strong leadership collaboration and strategic planning skills.
- Deep knowledge of ABA principles service delivery models and regulatory and payer requirements.
- Experience in special education school administration including familiarity with DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) regulations and operational requirements for private Chapter 766 approved schools.
- Knowledge of IEP development student placement processes and collaboration with school districts and educational teams.
- Exceptional communication skills and experience engaging families clinicians funders and community partners.
- Commitment to family-centered practices inclusive leadership and culturally responsive care.
- Experience in managing program budgets and business operations within a behavioral health or educational setting.
- Must have valid drivers license safe driving record automobile insurance and access to vehicle when needed for program oversight or transport.
- Must successfully pass all applicable background checks.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
