About Children’s Specialized ABA
Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children’s Specialized ABA offers home-based, community-based, and center-based ABA therapy.
At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:
Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.
Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.
Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.
Join Us as a Director of Technology and Automation
The Director of Technology and Automation will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing data infrastructure, technology integration, and business intelligence across the organization. This individual will lead technology road mapping, vendor management, systems integration, and ensure data quality and visibility in support of organizational growth, including through mergers and acquisitions.
What You'll Do:
Innovation & Strategy
Define AI, automation, and technology strategy for the company – keep a master view of the tech stack, prioritize use cases, budget and timeline key implementations and transformations.
Identify and assess emerging tools, systems, and practices that can improve efficiency, quality of care, or business operations.
Stay abreast of AI and technology trends and innovations in the ABA space and bring priorities and ideas to leadership regularly.
Own assessment of data/IT security diagnostic, solution, roadmap, monitoring, and reporting.
Technology & Vendor Assessment and Management
Oversee a portfolio of AI and SaaS solutions; partner with functional leaders to evaluate new vendors, benchmark costs, negotiate and manage contracts, and support implementation and integration.
Partner with business and function leaders to define implementation roadmap, apply best practices, and project manage implementation of all solutions identified.
Monitor and manage IT and solution spend across all software and technology platforms. Be responsible for performance against budget and deliverable quality.
Systems implementation and optimization
Develop deep knowledge and understanding of all systems and tools used at Children’s Specialized ABA.
Collaborate with each functional leader to map workflows, understand pain points, and optimize use and impact of solutions.
Work with leaders to establish KPIs and regular reporting of technology use and impact. Report out to executive team.
Systems Integration & M&A Support
Lead enterprise-wide technology and systems integration efforts to ensure seamless operations.
In the context of M&A:
▸ Conduct diligence on data and systems of acquisition targets to assess quality and compatibility.
▸ Analyze and reconcile data structures to ensure consistency and usability.
▸ Advise leadership and partners on required changes to enable strategic visibility and performance monitoring.
What You'll Need
5+ years in an enterprise technology leadership role
Passion for technology and behavioral health; insight into industry trends, model shifts, and implications.
Deep knowledge of IT, automation, and artificial intelligence/large language models.
Work Location & Hours:
This is a hybrid position, with the primary work location in New Jersey. Our locations include Kearny, Newark, Voorhees, Princeton, Clark, Clifford, Jackson. The core work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?
We’re an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.
Here’s what you can expect:
Up to 29 paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, paid time off increases with tenure
Comprehensive benefits including FREE medical (for employee, buy-up for dependent/partner coverage), voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and more!
Free 50k life insurance policy.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company discount program – discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports ticks and more.
Reasonable Pay Estimate
The expected salary range for this role is $145,000–$160,000 per year, and the position is bonus eligible.
Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.
Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.