Associate Clinical Supervisor (ACS) - Home & Community ABA
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, CA | Pay: $26-00 -$33.00/hour
Build your path to BCBA certification in a home and community-based role designed for growth, mentorship, and clinical excellence.
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Why Emerging Clinicians Choose CAS
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A structured, BCBA-track role with protected supervision and mentorship
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Home and community-based experience with real clinical support-not isolation
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Hands-on clinical work paired with intentional skill development
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Clear pathways into BCBA, Hybrid, and Senior clinical roles
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A culture that prioritizes ethical, assent-based care from day one
Keep reading to see how CAS supports you while you build your future as a BCBA.
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Our Approach at CAS
At Community Autism Services (CAS), we believe strong clinicians are built through high-quality supervision, intentional training, and real-world experience-especially in home and community settings where clinical judgment matters most.
Our Associate Clinical Supervisor role is designed specifically for clinicians pursuing BCBA certification who want hands-on experience with guardrails, consistent mentorship, and a clear development plan while accruing hours.
You'll practice within an assent-based, child-centered ABA framework and be supported by Regional Clinical Leaders who are invested in your growth-not just your productivity.
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The CAS Experience
What growing as an Associate Clinical Supervisor in home & community services looks like
Differentiated Pay Structure
We recognize the different types of work you do-and compensate accordingly.
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Direct Service Rate: $28.00-$32.00/hour
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Supervision / Clinical Support Rate: Differentiated rate based on responsibilities
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Administrative / Training Rate: Applied to approved non-client-facing work
Your mix of direct, supervision, and administrative hours is intentionally designed based on client needs and your supervision plan. Details are reviewed during the interview process.
Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
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Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule
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Home and community-based caseload within your assigned service area
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Schedule autonomy with clinical oversight
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Local travel only - no excessive regional coverage
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Protected time for supervision, documentation, and training
Clinical Support While You Accrue Hours
You'll never be left to figure things out alone.
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Assigned BCBA supervisor(s) aligned to your learning goals
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Individual and group supervision to support BCBA hour accrual
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Guided exposure to assessments, program design, and decision-making
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Quarterly Clinical Grand Rounds focused on applied, real-world case learning
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Ongoing feedback, modeling, and coaching from senior clinicians
Your Growth Path at CAS
This role is intentionally designed as a launchpad.
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Structured progression from Associate Clinical Supervisor BCBA
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Opportunities to mentor Behavior Technicians as your skills grow
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Clear pathways into:
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Home & Community BCBA roles
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Hybrid or Center-Based BCBA positions
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Senior clinical leadership over time
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Shared clinical resource library with templates, tools, and evidence-based materials to support consistent, high-quality care
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Role Overview
As an Associate Clinical Supervisor, you'll deliver direct ABA services in home and community settings while developing foundational supervision and clinical leadership skills under BCBA guidance. You'll support programming, data review, and caregiver education as you work toward independent practice.
This role is ideal for clinicians enrolled in or completing a graduate program in ABA who want strong supervision, ethical practice, and real clinical growth - not just hours.
What You'll Do
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Deliver direct ABA therapy to children in home and community settings
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Assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) under BCBA guidance
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Support development and implementation of individualized ABA programs
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Collect, analyze, and document behavioral data and session notes
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Model best practices and provide clinical support to Behavior Technicians
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Participate in individual and group supervision to accrue BCBA hours
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Coach caregivers on evidence-based behavioral strategies
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Collaborate with BCBAs and regional clinical leaders to ensure treatment fidelity
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Attend trainings, team meetings, and mentorship opportunities
How Success Is Measured
Success in this role is defined by:
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Consistent skill development and clinical growth
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Strong engagement in supervision and feedback
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Ethical, compassionate, and data-driven practice
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Effective collaboration with supervisors, technicians, and families
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Progress toward BCBA certification milestones
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Qualifications
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Enrolled in or recently completed a Masters program in ABA or a related field
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in good standing
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Experience delivering ABA services to children with autism or developmental disabilities
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Interest in supervision, mentorship, and clinical leadership
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Strong organizational and communication skills
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Commitment to ethical, assent-based care
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Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally
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Why CAS Is Different
We intentionally design mid-level home-based roles that:
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Provide structure and supervision- not isolation
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Protect learning while building real competence
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Create clear, supported pathways to BCBA roles
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Invest in clinicians early and intentionally
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Not Ready to Make the Jump - but Know Someone Who Is?
We offer $1,000 external referral bonuses for BCBA referrals, $500 for ACS referrals and $250 for BT referrals.
If your referral is hired and employed with us for 90 days, you get paid.
CAS Referral Program
Sometimes the right opportunity helps someone else take the leap.
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About CAS
Community Autism Services is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while building meaningful, sustainable careers for clinicians. We believe exceptional outcomes start with supported teams, thoughtful systems, and a culture rooted in growth, collaboration, and integrity.
As part of a nationwide organization, CAS offers stability, opportunity, and a community where clinicians can grow with confidence.
