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Director of Autism & Child Development Center- $10,000 Sign On Bonus

LifeScape

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Posted/Updated: 2 days ago

Job Description

* Dynamic Interdisciplinary Team *
* Early Intervention * Industry Excellence *

 

Are you passionate about providing high quality early intervention and center-based services to children with autism?

We’re looking for a leader who is ready to pave the way in enhancing and expanding outpatient ABA services. As the Director of the program, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the growth and future development of our center and playing a vital role in supervising and mentoring all levels of behavior clinicians.

The LifeScape Advantage:

  • Clinical Quality Leadership: Play a pivotal role in managing and elevating clinical quality standards. Your oversight will be instrumental in enhancing service delivery and guiding clinician development to ensure a best practice approach to center-based ABA services.
  • Interdisciplinary Expertise: LifeScape employs 16 BCBA-D/BCBAs in various roles and varying settings. Collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of 100+ clinicians including BCBAs, RBTs, OTs, SLPs, psychologists, and more. Engage daily in cross-disciplinary idea-sharing and treatment planning, enriching our program with innovative practices and insights.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development:  We are committed to the professional growth of our clinicians. Your oversight will be integral in the mentorship of BCBAs, RBTs, and clinicians in training. LifeScape provides opportunities for ongoing professional development and training, including internal and external learning opportunities.
  • Innovative Environment: Our unique center provides a fun and enriching atmosphere for children with autism to thrive. Various treatment spaces include an outdoor playground, indoor play spaces, multisensory rooms, individual and group treatment rooms, and much more!
  • Organizational Support: LifeScape’s Autism and Child Development Center is part of a large organization, allowing you to benefit from a variety of resources. Through grants and foundation support, leaders and clinicians can access funding for technology, curriculum, toys, and equipment. Other on-site LifeScape departmental supports include marketing, training and development, billing and insurance, and admission services.
  • Industry Excellence: Join an organization with a rich 75-year history in caring for children and their families in and around the South Dakota region.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Paid state license and national certification
  • Loan Forgiveness Program: LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Paid Time Off: Time off benefits include 88 hours vacation, 64 hours medical, and 8 paid holidays.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Traditional PPO and HDHP plans available to all full-time employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Provides free counseling for you and your dependents.
  • Other Benefits: Company provided long term disability, supplemental insurance offerings.
  • 401(k) with Company Match: Post-tax 401(k) plans with up to 3% company match.
  • Employee Discounts: Various discounts available to LifeScape employees through Working Discounts.

Sioux Falls Advantage: Living in Sioux Falls means not only will your dollar go further, but you will be part of a Midwest Medical Mecca. Sioux Falls is home to two major medical centers that LifeScape has wonderful partnerships with, and they are just a few miles from each other. You won’t find that anywhere in the region. Living in South Dakota means no state income tax and in Sioux Falls the cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, meaning you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. Plus, Sioux Falls has many amenities to offer residents, whether it’s family friendly, outdoors, or the music scene, you’ll be able to experience a whole new way of life.

Next steps with LifeScape:

We understand that joining a team is not just about the role; it's about the people, the support, and the culture. Our interview process is carefully designed to ensure you thoroughly understand who we are and the support system in place for your success. You'll discuss this role with multiple leaders in our organization, tour the center, and meet the incredible team you could be working with. We can't wait to get to know you!

LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job Requirements
• At least 5+ years leadership experience
• Early intervention and ABA center-based BCBA experience
• Master’s degree and BCBA certification required, BCBA-D preferred & eligible for licensure in the state of South Dakota
• Experience providing clinical quality oversight to programs and clinicians
• Working knowledge of managing an ABA therapy center to include monitoring service authorizations and billing.
• Knowledge of assessment to include VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, PEAK, AFLS, EFL, and/or various other behavior-based assessments
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to communicate effectively to various levels of staff and build an effective team
• Skilled in program development and implementation
• Knowledge of best practice in clinic-based ABA services



Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
LifeScape
Nicole Jensen
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605-444-9543

 

Benefit Package Includes: Competitive wages,  Flexible work schedules,  Dental insurance,  Health insurance, Vision Insurance,  Life insurance,  Short/Long term disability,  Paid holidays,  Accrued leave,  Retirement / Matching 401K