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Denver, Colorado

Assistant Director, Calabrese Youth Center - BCBA

BCBAIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$120k

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Job Description

  • Position Title: Assistant Director of Calabrese Youth Center- BCBA
  • Department: Calabrese Youth Center
  • Reporting Function: Director of Calabrese Youth Center
  • Supervisory Functions: Program Managers, Clinicians, Residential Counselors

Starting Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000 annually, based on education and years of experience.

Job Summary

Along with the Director, prioritize the quality of care to youth, families and employees by ensuring staff are properly trained. Coordinate the administration, operation and clinical services for the Calabrese Youth Center (CYC).

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative/Management Duties

  • Develop onboarding training material for residential counselors.
  • Develop ongoing training material for residential counselors and program managers.
  • Work with director, clinical and residential counselors in designing remedies for service gaps and for successful transitions to step down programs.
  • Meet regularly and supervise staff to assure program integrity.
  • Ensure children/youth’s medical and health needs are met by supporting Nurse/care coordinators.

Coordinate with clinical, behavioral and programmatic services to gather required data to develop improvement plans for each child/youth served.

Analyze and evaluate programs effectiveness and make recommendations to the Director for changes and improvement.

Assist the Director with developing or revising Laradon policies and procedures pertaining to programs in the department while ensuring compliance with the general operating philosophy of Laradon as well as regulations and requirements.

  • Establish a leadership role to inspire and develop staff in order to meet Laradon’s mission.
  • Assist the Director in developing the goals and objectives in the Annual Business Plan.
  • Aid in grant writing and data follow up
  • Comply with standards of regulatory agencies and take corrective follow up action.
  • Ensures the completion and submission of incidents reports (PMRs and GERs).
  • Participate in referral and discharge meetings.
  • Coordinate participation with Director for monthly staffings.
  • Assist with managing licensing requirements.
  • Assess work performance and ensures quality service provision through ongoing supervision and observation of CYC staff in support of positive engagement in the program.
  • Serve as an Ambassador of Laradon to the community.
  • On-call 24 hours by cell phone (rotating weekly calendar).
  • As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Training Requirements

  • Requires on-going training and development in program specific area
  • Attend all training deemed mandatory by Laradon.
  • Orientation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Medication Certification
  • Crisis Intervention
  • 20 hours of on-the-job training

Minimum Position Requirements

  • Minimum Master’s degree in Human Services- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in the human services field, three years of which was at a management or supervisory level.
  • Maintain all professional certifications, licenses and trainings
  • Valid driving license, good driving record and must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.

Our Commitment to You Once You Get Here

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees.

Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.

To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion.

All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value.

We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director coordinates the administration, operations, and clinical services of the Calabrese Youth Center while supervising staff and ensuring program integrity. They are responsible for developing training materials, managing licensing requirements, and assisting the Director with business planning and policy development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Human Services and be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). A minimum of five years of experience in the human services field is required, including at least three years in a management or supervisory role.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Staff SupervisionProgram ManagementClinical Services CoordinationTraining DevelopmentIncident ReportingRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisQuality AssuranceBehavioral Services

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Colorado, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (57 salary observations; 127 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,805 salary observations; 4,953 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,634 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Laradon

Individual and Family Services
Denver, CO
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

On-call 24 hours by cell phone (rotating weekly calendar)