Clinical Program Manager

Easterseals

Program Manager providing specialized behavior intervention services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Collaborating with BCBAs and supporting families through effective program management and supervision.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeGardena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides program management and executes changes in program
Provides specialized behavior intervention services and program supervision to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other related disabilities
Works closely with the BCBA and Behavior Interventionists to provide intervention, conduct assessments, write progress reports and develop programs for assigned cases
Supervises Behavior Interventionists to ensure all recorded data is correct and accurate
Manages and maintains program records
Maintains data reliability and fidelity checks regularly
Plans and leads monthly progress updates for each family served with program team
Assists in creating and delivering specific intervention activities and provides parent education according to treatment plan or other individualized assessments
Monitors the skill acquisition of children and adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum in natural settings
Completes necessary documentation including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries, and keeps updated with other programs, and participant-related documents and reports
Provides and coordinates on-going competency-based staff training
Attends staff meetings, in-services, treatment planning, trainings, and other meetings, as requested
Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, ABA, special education and related fields
Maintains frequent, professional and courteous communications with participants and families
Communicates parental concerns and needs immediately to the case supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in early childhood education/development, early childhood special education, special education, or psychology
Must have and maintain current CPR certification card
2 years of professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Knowledge of evidence-based practices, and scientifically validated methodologies and approaches, found to benefit children with ASD; familiar with current research findings
Familiar with the approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis
Competent in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and Experimental Functional Analysis (EFA)
Familiar with the field of early intervention; knowledge of other community resources and agencies that serve children
Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership skills
Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations
Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups
Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity
A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Applied Behavior AnalysisPivotal Response TrainingNatural Environment TeachingPicture Exchange Communication SystemBehavior Skills TrainingExperimental Functional Analysisevidence-based practicesscientifically validated methodologiesprogram managementdata reliability

Soft Skills

clinical skillsadministrative skillsleadership skillsgood judgmentdecision-making skillscustomer service orientationprofessionalismeffective communicationcooperationconfidentiality

Certifications

Master’s degreeCPR certificationcriminal record clearance