Avanzos Educational and Behavioral Services LLC Camp Director - Therapeutic Integration (TI) Center Kensington, MD · Full time Company website

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About Us
We are a family-centered ABA organization committed to providing ethical, compassionate, and clinically strong services that prioritize meaningful communication, independence, collaboration, and long-term quality of life outcomes for the children and families we support.
Our model combines home-based services with center-supported supervision opportunities, allowing for increased collaboration, mentorship, reduced travel burden, and stronger clinical consistency across teams. We value clinicians who are passionate about mentorship, ethical clinical care, leadership development, and helping shape sustainable, high-quality, clinician-centered ABA services.
We are seeking a clinically strong, collaborative, and leadership-oriented BCBA to join our growing team and help mentor RBTs, aspiring BCaBAs, and developing BCBAs within the organization. We value long-term clinician growth, mentorship, collaboration, and sustainable service delivery.
In addition to ABA therapy services, our organization also supports families through Autism Waiver programming, educational consultation, and collaborative transition-focused initiatives designed to promote long-term independence and quality of life outcomes.
We also collaborate closely with Ascenda Foundation, our sister nonprofit organization focused on supporting transition-age youth and expanding future community-based educational and vocational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Our organization also values community outreach and international service initiatives, including collaborative mission-based support efforts and training opportunities in countries such as the Philippines and Peru as part of our broader commitment to expanding access, education, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Camp Director - Teen after-school program

Location: Kensington, MD 20895 (transitioning to 2nd location in 2026) 

Job type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Pay: $30 per hour

AVANZOS is excited to announce the opening of our new center, a dynamic space that will support individuals through engaging programs, like skills training, and inclusive experiences. We are looking for a compassionate and organized Camp Director to help us bring our vision to life!

Position Summary:

The Camp Director will oversee daily operations of seasonal and year-round programs at our Center. This includes program planning, staff supervision, and ensuring a safe, inclusive and satisfying experience for all participants. The ideal candidate has experience working with youth or young adults with special needs, excellent leadership skills, and passion for creating meaningful connections. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage daily schedules for center programs
• Supervise and support direct care staff, volunteers, and facilitators
• Ensure safety protocols and support plans are consistently followed
• Communicate regularly with families, caregivers, and team members
• Collaborate on program placement for new participants
• Coordinate Center activities (for example arts, like skills, social groups)
• Support the social/emotional and behavioral needs participants
• Uphold a culture of inclusion, safety and mutual respect
• Meet regularly with families about treatment plans
• Write and update treatment plans and progress reports.
• Promote and model a culture of inclusion, safety, teamwork, and mutual respect
• Facilitate transportation support when needed:
• Individual participants from home to the center using a personal vehicle (for nearby locations and based on family need)
• Transport small groups of participants (3–4) using the company van for community-based outings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• 1+ year of experience in camp, recreation, special education or behavioral health settings. 
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges
• Ability to effectively manage conflicts and deescalate challenging situations
• Strong leadership, organization, and crisis management skills
• Bachelor's in education, social work, psychology, recreation therapy, or a related field 

Preferred 

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Masters degree in education, social work, psychology, recreation therapy, or a related field 
• Licensed Special Education 
• Experience in the classroom teache 3+ years

This position requires a passion for working with youth, as well as the ability to provide guidance, support, and care. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Professional development assistance

Flexible schedule

Meaningful work in a supportive environment

Schedule

School calendar 2:00pm-7:30pm M-F, Saturdays 8:00 am-1:00 pm

Summer schedule M-F mornings and early afternoon shifts. Saturdays 8:00 am-1:00 pm