Program Supervisor — Early ABA Program (Center-Based)
East Bay Child Development Center | San Leandro, CA Status: Full-Time, Benefitted | Population: Children under 4
About the Role
East Bay Child Development Center (EBCDC) is seeking a Program Supervisor to lead day-to-day clinical oversight of our center-based Early ABA Program serving children under 4 and their families. This is a mid-level leadership role for an experienced professional ready to grow into greater clinical responsibility, working under the guidance of our Clinical Supervisor/BCBA team.
This role is ideal for someone who loves working directly with young children, has strong instincts for behavior support and skill-building, and is ready to mentor a team of RBTs while ensuring high-quality, compassionate, family-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Team Leadership
- Provide day-to-day supervision and coaching to a caseload of RBTs delivering center-based ABA services to children under 4
- Model and reinforce correct implementation of behavior intervention plans (BSPs) and skill acquisition programs
- Conduct regular fidelity checks and hands-on coaching during direct sessions
- Support onboarding and training of new RBTs alongside the clinical team
- Bridge communication among all stakeholders
Clinical Support
- Collect, review, and troubleshoot data collection for accuracy and consistency
- Flag concerns regarding client progress, behavior escalation, or program effectiveness to the supervising BCBA in a timely manner
- Assist with preparing materials for programs, visual supports, and reinforcement systems
- Support generalization of skills as directed by the treatment plan
Family & Care Coordination
- Serve as a warm, consistent point of contact for families regarding day-to-day program updates
- Support parent training sessions in coordination with the supervising BCBA
- Communicate with families regarding scheduling, attendance, and program logistics
Operations & Compliance
- Ensure daily documentation (session notes, data sheets, incident reports) is complete, accurate, and submitted on time
- Support scheduling and coverage coordination for assigned caseload
- Maintain compliance with agency, funding source (e.g., RCEB), and licensing requirements
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational trainings
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience providing ABA services to young children (under 5 preferred)
- Must have a masters degree in ABA, Psychology, or Education or plan to enroll in a masters program within the next 6 months
- RBT certification in good standing (or BCaBA certification/eligibility a plus)
- Demonstrated experience mentoring or informally leading other technicians
- Strong understanding of ABA principles, data collection, and behavior intervention plan implementation
- Excellent communication skills with families, team members, and leadership
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Comfortable and willing to assist with diapering and toileting support as needed for children in this age group, in accordance with center hygiene and safety protocols
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs comfortably as part of routine child care duties
Preferred
- Experience in early intervention or preschool-aged ABA settings
- Bilingual Spanish a huge plus
- Familiarity with center-based service delivery models
Working Toward BCBA? We enthusiastically welcome RBTs or BCaBAs pursuing BCBA certification. EBCDC supports professional growth and can discuss supervision hour opportunities as part of this role.
Schedule & Compensation
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, center-based hours
- Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, and other standard full-time employee benefits
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience $30.00-$35.00 per hour
About EBCDC
East Bay Child Development Center is a pediatric therapy organization in San Leandro, CA, providing ABA, speech-language pathology, and early intervention services to families across the East Bay. We are committed to family-centered, culturally responsive care and to building a team that grows together - clinically and professionally.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
