Gershexperience
Direct Care Manager (Cougar Mountain)
Gershexperience, Issaquah, Washington, United States, 98027
For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Gersh Autism is seeking a Direct Care Manager to join our team! The Direct Care Manageris responsible forproviding day-to-day leadership, supervision, and support to Behavior Technicians and Teacher Assistants within the school environment. This role ensures consistent, high-quality behavioral and academic support for students by overseeing staff performance, training, coverage, and collaboration across teams.
This is a hands-on leadership position that works closely with teachers, school administrators, and Human Resources to address staffing needs, support employee development, andmaintaineffective program implementation. The position requires regular travel between both Washington locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and manage Behavior Technicians(BT, CBT, RBT)and Teacher Assistants
Conduct classroom observations and providetimely, constructive feedback
Modelappropriate behavioraland instructional strategies and coach staff in real time
Address performance concerns and support progressive discipline in collaboration with school leadership and HR
Serve as a primary point of contact for direct care staff
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and problem-solving
Communicate consistently with instructional and administrative teams to ensure alignment and follow-through
Training, Onboarding, and Development
Lead onboarding and training for new Behavior Technicians (BT, CBT, RBT) and Teaching Assistants
Ensure staff are trained on approved behavioral strategies, academic support expectations, andappropriate languageuse
Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to reinforce best practices
Operations and Coverage Management
Review and process timecards accurately andin accordance withpayroll deadlines
Coordinate daily coverage, reassignments, and staff placements to address absences and staffing gaps
Maintainappropriate staffinglevels to support student and classroom needs
Program and Classroom Support
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support classroom structure and student programming
Assistwith the implementation and oversight of targeted programs, including regression support and intervention initiatives
Ensure classrooms are equipped withappropriateand up-to-date materials and resources
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degreerequired(Education, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or a related field preferred)
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a school-based, behavioral health, or special education setting
Priorsupervision or management experience
Strong knowledge of behaviorsupportstrategies and classroom-based interventions
Strong communicationskills with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally
Sound judgment and ability to consider multiple perspectives before making decisions
Comfortable providing direct feedback and holding staff accountable
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness and ability to travel between Washington locations
CPI or similar crisis intervention training, or willingness to obtain
Preferred
Experience working with students with autism or related developmental needs
Background in staff training, coaching, or professional development
Experience with timecard review, scheduling, or staff coverage coordination
Location: Must be willing to travel between Issaquah, WA and Bellevue, WA locations!
Monday – Friday
Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
This is a 12-month school program
Physical Requirements
Must be able to implement CPI procedures (therapeutic holds) to keep students safe from themselves and other
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child.
Benefits for Full Time Employees Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Opportunity for career advancement in the field of special education and behavior analysis.
The pay range for this role is:
82,000 - 82,000 USD per year (Cougar Mountain, WA)
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At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Gersh Autism is seeking a Direct Care Manager to join our team! The Direct Care Manageris responsible forproviding day-to-day leadership, supervision, and support to Behavior Technicians and Teacher Assistants within the school environment. This role ensures consistent, high-quality behavioral and academic support for students by overseeing staff performance, training, coverage, and collaboration across teams.
This is a hands-on leadership position that works closely with teachers, school administrators, and Human Resources to address staffing needs, support employee development, andmaintaineffective program implementation. The position requires regular travel between both Washington locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervise and manage Behavior Technicians(BT, CBT, RBT)and Teacher Assistants
Conduct classroom observations and providetimely, constructive feedback
Modelappropriate behavioraland instructional strategies and coach staff in real time
Address performance concerns and support progressive discipline in collaboration with school leadership and HR
Serve as a primary point of contact for direct care staff
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and problem-solving
Communicate consistently with instructional and administrative teams to ensure alignment and follow-through
Training, Onboarding, and Development
Lead onboarding and training for new Behavior Technicians (BT, CBT, RBT) and Teaching Assistants
Ensure staff are trained on approved behavioral strategies, academic support expectations, andappropriate languageuse
Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to reinforce best practices
Operations and Coverage Management
Review and process timecards accurately andin accordance withpayroll deadlines
Coordinate daily coverage, reassignments, and staff placements to address absences and staffing gaps
Maintainappropriate staffinglevels to support student and classroom needs
Program and Classroom Support
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to support classroom structure and student programming
Assistwith the implementation and oversight of targeted programs, including regression support and intervention initiatives
Ensure classrooms are equipped withappropriateand up-to-date materials and resources
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degreerequired(Education, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or a related field preferred)
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a school-based, behavioral health, or special education setting
Priorsupervision or management experience
Strong knowledge of behaviorsupportstrategies and classroom-based interventions
Strong communicationskills with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally
Sound judgment and ability to consider multiple perspectives before making decisions
Comfortable providing direct feedback and holding staff accountable
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness and ability to travel between Washington locations
CPI or similar crisis intervention training, or willingness to obtain
Preferred
Experience working with students with autism or related developmental needs
Background in staff training, coaching, or professional development
Experience with timecard review, scheduling, or staff coverage coordination
Location: Must be willing to travel between Issaquah, WA and Bellevue, WA locations!
Monday – Friday
Occasional before and after school work hours at the discretion of the Administrative staff
This is a 12-month school program
Physical Requirements
Must be able to implement CPI procedures (therapeutic holds) to keep students safe from themselves and other
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child.
Benefits for Full Time Employees Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Opportunity for career advancement in the field of special education and behavior analysis.
The pay range for this role is:
82,000 - 82,000 USD per year (Cougar Mountain, WA)
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