Operations Director LSAA at Centria Autism

Every child deserves the brightest future and Life Skills Autism Academy is on a mission to help young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have the best developmental experience possible while acquiring the skills to succeed in school on (on their own terms). Too many children with ASD are untreated or under-treated and Life Skills Autism Academy is committed to reaching every child in need and their families with interventions based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that meet and exceed -- best practices. Our Optimal Outcomes Model(TM) looks at the whole-child engages families in aspirational treatment planning and leverages team-based care to allow BCBAs to focus on clinical issues and support Life Skills Autism Academys dedication to quality family satisfaction and developmental outcomes.See what its like...Position SummaryThe Operations Director sets the tone for the entire centers team member culture and family experience. This role is directly in charge of all sales and daily business operations with the ultimate goal of reaching capacity within the center and achieving the optimal operating model. This role is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date roster of Behavior Technicians (BTs) and their deployment and compliance status determining staffing needs maximizing BT utilization and managing daily scheduling changes to limit overtime and non-billable hours. The Operations Director will lead BTs by coordinating training and compliance needs and issuing disciplinary action up to and including termination and completing the offboarding process. This role will collaborate with the BT Recruiting Department to determine existing BT needs adjust targets and realign resources.The Operations Directors responsibilities fall into six main categories: Customer Service Team Member Satisfaction and Retention Center Appearance/Maintenance Daily Operations HR/Compliance and Center Growth.Success MeasuresSuccess measures include adherence to Centria policies and ongoing compliance customer satisfaction BT utilization and retention properly managing non-billable time of Behavior Technicians and ensuring operational efficiency in a well-structured enjoyable space with the highest quality of therapy being delivered by highly satisfied team members.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide excellent customer service and champion Life Skills Autism Academys growthConduct sales marketing and advertising duties in order to grow the academys client base to full capacity.Assist clients and families in accessing treatment by guiding them through the intake process.Maintain communication with prospective clients and ensure appropriate expectations of the intake process and timeline for how soon we can get services started.Align all resources (Supervising Clinicians Behavior Technicians and Clients) to ensure clients access therapy in the quickest smoothest manner. 2. Maintain an operationally well-run aesthetically pleasing center that is enjoyed by parents clients and team members.Ensure the cleanliness and appearance of the center meet the highest standards of care.Ensure all standard supplies are set to a recurring monthly order and other supplies are ordered as needed.Work with the Facilities and Purchasing departments to promptly address all issues as they arise within the center and coordinate necessary maintenance.Ensure center is meeting all compliance/credentialing standards (JCAHO BHCOE).Monitor center expenses to stay within monthly budget.Assist in hosting center events (activity days birthdays anniversaries graduations etc.). 3. Manage the schedule of all team members and clients within the center as well as the operating metrics of the center.Enter the schedules into all required systems and communicate schedule changes with staff.Coordinate with Recruiting Department to ensure alignment with our staffing needs while taking new clients and turnover into account.Conduct interviews for new Behavior Technicians.Track all daily operations metrics on the appropriate shared spreadsheets.Responsible for tracking Behavior Technician attendance and addressing/issuing disciplinary action when necessary.Address any professionalism concerns and issue Performance Improvement Plans and Disciplinary Action Forms to team members as needed.Responsible for tracking client attendance and addressing low utilization with their families and discussing agreeable solutions to barriers.Schedule and manage non-billable Behavior Technician hours to stay within budget.Ensure staff are only being placed with clients with whom they are credentialed to work with.Assist with coordination of training and compliance needs.Work with in-home operations to find coverage for clients or help facilitate team member and client transfers as needed. 4. Complete the offboarding process for all departing behavior technicians.Gather necessary documentation to offboard Behavior Technicians as needed.Collect Behavior Technician resignation letters performance improvement documentation and termination letters as needed to accurately document reasons for BT offboarding.Complete all required offboarding procedures within Kronos.Secure all Life Skills Autism Academy equipment and property from department BTs including but not limited to iPads and therapy equipment. 5. Manage payroll and billing accuracy via daily reviews to ensure documentation is being submitted properly and schedules match the submitted documents. 6. Provide day to day administrative support in the LSAA Center such as greeting clients placing supply orders faxing filing etc. as needed. 7. Perform other duties as designated by supervisor.Rate$65000 -75000 plus bonusQualificationsEducationBachelors degree or equivalent experienceWork Experience4 years of customer service experience required5-8 years of managing 20 staff strongly preferred4 years of sales experience preferredProven ability to garner referralsPayor relationship experienceHealthcare experience preferredEquipment and Technology RequirementsLaptop or Desktop computer skillsG Suite (Gmail Drive Docs Sheets Google Meet)Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel)Other Competency RequirementsAbility to follow written instructions.Ability to use computers and computer/software programs.Ability to communicate expressively and receptively.Knowledge and SkillsProficiency in PC software especially spreadsheet programs;Strong communication skills both written and verbal with internal and external stakeholders;Extensive experience managing team member performance and leading a team;Ability to build rapport with team members explain complicated information in an approachable and easily understood manner effectively handle challenging conversations and represent the LSAA brand.Working ConditionsLSAAs office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM 4:30 PM.Additional time or flex schedules may be required to complete the above work or meet company objectives.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job physical requirements such as bending reaching lifting pushing or pulling up to 30 pounds may be required. This role will require sitting while doing office tasks as well as walking and standing while performing BT duties. This role may require close visual acuity on computer screens or monitors and the ability to analyze data and figures on a screen.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status Veteran status or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications skills efforts duties responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time with or without written notice.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Employee Relations,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Conflict Management,Operations Management,Project Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Leadership management,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 65000 - 75000