Position Title: Assistant Director of Clinical Services (School-Based Programs)
Schedule: Full-Time Exempt MondayFriday (40 hours/week)
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services (School-Based Programs)
Posted: July 7 2025 Deadline to Apply: 7/11/2025
Step Into Leadership. Stay Rooted in Connection.
Are you ready to grow your impact while staying connected to the values that brought you to Connections
Were excited to open up this internal opportunity for a current team member to step into the role of Assistant Director of Clinical Services - School-Based Programs. As part of the regional leadership team this role is ideal for a clinical professional who thrives on collaboration brings a steady and supportive presence and is ready to take on broader responsibilities that shape both people and practice.
Why This Role Matters:
This isnt just a promotion - its a chance to lead with heart mentor with intention and help us strengthen the systems and culture that make school-based services successful.
As Assistant Director youll continue to support clients directly while also serving as a key resource for your fellow clinicians. Youll provide supervision troubleshoot clinical and operational issues uphold fidelity and compliance standards and work closely with our Director of Clinical Services and other regional leads to ensure high-quality compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a limited caseload (targeting 90 -100 billable hours/month)
- Mentor and support BCBAs and RBTs through observation feedback and collaboration
- Conduct PSRs and support quality assurance efforts across school-based services
- Facilitate ongoing training and department-wide communication
- Guide team members through clinical questions policy navigation and challenges
- Monitor and report on adherence to fidelity checklists and regional policies
- Support document development school team communication and retention efforts
- Lead or assist with department and district-level meetings
- (If certified) Serve as a QBS Trainer for initial and recertification trainings
What You Bring:
- A BCBA in good standing with solid clinical judgment and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience supporting or supervising others in a school-based or ABA environment
- Proven ability to give and receive feedback constructively
- Confidence managing multiple priorities and balancing clinical with leadership responsibilities
- Strong understanding of Connections mission policies and values
- A commitment to equity collaboration and ethical integrity in every decision
Additional Requirements:
- Must meet all physical requirements associated with school-based roles
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between job sites as needed
- QBS Trainer certification is a plus but not required to apply
Why Consider This Opportunity
As an internal candidate you already know what makes Connections special. This is your chance to shape our future while continuing to do work that aligns with your values.
- Mentorship Leadership Experience
- Continued Clinical Growth
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Impact Beyond the Caseload
How to Apply (Internal Applicants Only):
Interested Lets talk.
Please submit your resume and a brief statement cover letter by the end of the day July 11 2025.
Have Questions Reach out directly to either School-Based Clinical Director if youd like to talk through the role before applying.
We strongly encourage anyone whos curious - even if youre not sure you check every box - to express interest. Growing leaders is one of our core values and we feel strongly about fulfilling those core values.
Why Work With Us
At Connections we work to create an environment where every employee is valued and has the training and support to make meaningful change in our clients lives. Our employees enjoy consistent Monday through Friday schedules with full-time daytime hours as well as options for working with in-home clients and social groups in the evenings. Our extensive initial training for RBTs (100 hours) in-house practicum curriculum for BCBA/BCaBA students ongoing support for new BCBAs ACE (CEU) events and opportunities for professional growth and development make Connections a supportive environment with a focus on high quality services for our clients and professional support for our clinicians.
Each Connections team member has access to high quality training regular support and mentorship as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We also offer our employees an extensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program & more!