Clinical Impact

There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are making a difference in the life of a child. As a Program Manager at FirstSteps you will have the great privilege of helping our little ones learn to say their first words and sentences, to develop their first friendships, to be successful in their first classrooms, and ultimately, to learn to love learning.

Overview of our Lead Therapeutic Instructor / RBT Position:

A FirstSteps Program Manager has the experience and clinical skills to immediately assist in case management under the direct supervision of FirstSteps BCBAs. As a new Program Manager, you will provide some direct work with children served by FirstSteps to ensure you are familiar with our model of compassionate ABA. Once fluent, you will enter our comprehensive Program Manager training program and learn from the best and brightest in our field. Following this training, the Program Director will exclusively assist our BCBAs with case management, provide center based supervision, lead and manage social skills groups, collaborate with and support our caregivers, regularly analyze client data, and support our team of RBT Instructors in their clinical and professional growth.

 Core Responsibilities: 

• Provide some direct 1:1 Compassionate ABA to our incredible kids
• Assist BCBAs with case supervision and management 
• Mentor instructors and trainees by providing constructive and positive feedback that supports professional development and clinical success
• Management and oversight of Social Skills Groups
• Overlaps with Instructors as needed to promote highest quality service delivery and clinical development
• Positively contribute to all FirstSteps client treatment programs

FirstSteps on Diversity & Equity

We are an equal opportunity employer which means that we value diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of our work - in our service delivery with our clients, in collaboration with families and communities, and in our organizational culture and practices with our staff. We strive to serve a diverse population of children and their families and see a responsibility to address the issue of inequity in access to ABA services across different cultures. 

As a service provider employing hundreds of staff to support our children and their families, we believe that we have a responsibility and an opportunity to contribute to social change and a kinder and more compassionate world by living our values of diversity and equity in all our daily operations. When we provide a more diverse learning environment for our clients and their families, we provide a more meaningful experience for all and contribute toward a more equitable future for everyone.

Being part of team FirstSteps affords many opportunities and benefits, including (but not limited to):

• $500 signing bonus for credentialed Registered Behavioral Technician (RBTs)
• Compensation for drive time and mileage
• Health Insurance with generous employer contribution
• Access to discounted dental and vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Monthly Data Stipend
• Employment Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Access to discounted Pet Insurance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee discounts on movies, theme parks, hotels, etc.
• Ongoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours
• Fun, team approach and work atmosphere developed via the Prosocial Model of collaborative work
• Exceptional on-going training and career development opportunities offered by our team of over 35 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) at FirstSteps
• BACB Supervision for eligible Lead RBTs who are working towards earning their BCBA credential

To APPLY for this position, we ask that you:

Share our Values & Mission:

• Understand the incredible significance of the position and show up with enthusiasm and dedication, knowing that your work is creating more life-long opportunities for those we serve
• Be inspired by the wonder of childhood and committed to provide compassionate care to our beautiful FirstSteps kids
• Believe that our kids (and all kids) are wonderfully unique and capable of communicating what is important to them and achieving their goals

Completed Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Active RBT certification
• A minimum of two years delivering high quality ABA to individuals diagnosed with autism
  • Graduate students in ABA may apply for employment and the opportunity for clinical training and supervision hours as required by the BACB with unrestricted hours allocated based on clinical performance and competency

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Given our work with potentially medically vulnerable individuals, we require proof of vaccinations and non-reactive Tuberculosis results
• Our team delivers services to our kids in their schools, homes, and FirstSteps centers. We zone our treatment teams to avoid excessive driving but do require reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
• To care for our kids and ensure their safety, you must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs, feel comfortable sitting on floors and or child-sized furniture, and be capable of moving from a seated position to running stance when needed