Each family is assigned a supervisor, who designs, coordinates, and modifies treatment programs regularly. Our supervisors typically possess a master’s degree in a relevant field as well as experience as senior therapists. They are selected less for their credentials than for their experience and success as senior therapists. All of our supervisors have demonstrated their success in their field, either by coming up through the ranks within our own organization, or by attaining their expertise elsewhere.
When they are hired from outside of the organization, supervisors undergo a trial period in which their skills are evaluated in order to determine the extent to which their skills match the philosophy of the organization, and are up to the level we require of our supervisors. Our supervisors all receive monthly in-service training on a variety of topics relevant to developmental disabilities, and are given a conference allowance for attending outside workshops and trainings.
While we strive to obtain consistency among our supervisors, we also encourage their use of their own creative solutions to problems. Our supervisors all report to the Clinical Director, and meet with each other regularly to consult on difficult problems.