Career Openings
Commonwealth Autism Service has the following openings at this time:
Behavior Analysts - Commonwealth Autism Service is currently seeking FT BCBAs for these areas of the state: Caroline County, Winchester, the Shenandoah Valley, and Farmville/Lunenburg/Cumberland. The behavior analysts will be responsible for providing consultation, training, and technical assistance in partnership with individuals, families, schools and communities. The applicants must have experience in the following: FBA’s, curriculum assessments, instructional design/implementation, developing and implementing Positive Behavioral Support Plans, staff training/coaching, clinical supervision of BCBA and/or BCABA candidates, program monitoring, etc. Master’s Degree in ABA or related field. Experience working with PDD/Autism is preferred.
Please email resume and letter of interest to Jessica Philips at jphilips@autismva.org.
The following service providers also have openings:
Posted June 30, 2009
Job Description: Rivermont Schools, a private day school provider with 8 schools in the state of Virginia, is currently seeking to fill for the position of Autism Services Coordinator. This individual will assist in the development, implementation, administration and supervision of educational and behavioral programs for students with autism within classrooms in Rivermont as well as the public school setting. This is a strong administrative position and requires close training and monitoring of staff as well as frequent contact with parents and school division contacts. Autism Services Coordinator will be required to travel to multiple Rivermont School sites, primarily in SW Virginia, and be responsible for program development as appropriate based on the identified needs of different school divisions. Autism Services Coordinator will also be responsible for providing consultation and assistance to school division personnel in the effective management of students with autism or a diagnosis of ASD or other severe behavioral or learning problems.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Title: Autism Services Coordinator
Location of Job: VA USA
Geographical location: SW Virginia (Roanoke, Lexington, Farmville)
Starting Date: June 15, 2009
Salary Range: Negotiable
Level of Training Preferred: Masters
Primary Area: Autism
Secondary Area: Education
EDUCATION:
Required: Degree in psychology, sociology, education, or a related field. BCBA or BCABA certification.
Preferred: Valid Va. Teaching license
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Required: 3 years supervisory experience, 5 years experience using ABA, DTT, verbal training, visual strategies, and communication strategies. Candidate must have excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to teach and perform behavior analysis with a wide variety of behavioral problems. Must have the ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action, meet schedules and timelines, plan and organize work, establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, as well as work independently with little direction.
Preferred: Experience providing trainings, writing IEP's, attending eligibility meetings
CERTIFICATION:
Virginia Driver's License, BCBA or BCABA, prefer Virginia teaching license as well.
Contact Name: Jennifer Younger
Contact Address: 3418 Orange Avenue, Roanoke VA USA
Postal Code: 24012
Contact Phone: 5403974620
Contact Fax: 5403425395
Contact E-mail: jennifer.younger@centrahealth.com
Posted June 22, 2009
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking applicants for the following position:
Educational Specialist for Special Education - #00838
(Education Coordinator I)
Division of Special Education and Student Services
Office of Instructional Support and Related Services
Salary: pay band 5 - $40,959 min. - $84,062 max.
Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (Review of applications will begin July 9, 2009)
For additional information and to apply, go to:
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=102585
Apply on-line only. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.
Posted June 1, 2009
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Community Resource Manager - Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialties
(Program Administration Specialist II)
The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services will become the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services on July 1, 2009. One new area of responsibility for the Department is to serve as Virginia’s designated disability agency that will take the leadership role for individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Department is seeking an accomplished professional to represent the Office of Developmental Services in a wide variety of functions and capacities designed to develop and promote public policy initiatives that can lead to the establishment of a range of services and supports for persons with ASD and their families. The successful candidate will work with community organizations, provider agencies, advocates, families, state agencies and other departmental staff to develop a workable plan that better directs Virginia’s available resources to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. This individual will serve in a key leadership position within the Office of Developmental Services and will serve as a member of a developmental services team of dedicated and creative professional and support staff operating within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: A college degree in a human services or special education field is preferred with experience working with individuals and families that is sufficient to demonstrate proven proficiencies in this area. Strong background and practical knowledge of the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families at different stages of their lives and at different levels of need. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience of families, advocates, agency leadership, and elected officials when and where needed in both verbal and written language is essential. Demonstrated ability to clearly identify the needs of the service area and to articulate those needs to supervisors and other officials as is necessary. Ability to stay in command of emerging developments and research in the field of ASD and to help in the development of policy that may utilize new and proven strategies for supporting people accordingly. Working knowledge of state and federal government process and ability to read and understand government regulations. DMHMRSAS (DBHDD) Central Office values integrity, relationships, stewardship, balance and vision in all employees and supports a work philosophy consistent with the motto of “We support the people who support the people”.
Positions: # 00444 Hiring Range: $55,000-$65,000
Apply online with the Recruitment Management System at http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Only accepting online applications. This position is open until filled. DMHMRSAS is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
Posted June 1, 2009
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Community Resource Manager - Developmental Disabilities Specialties
(Program Administration Specialist II)
The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services will become the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services on July 1, 2009. One new area of responsibility for the Department is to serve as Virginia’s designated disability agency that will take the leadership role for individuals diagnosed with any developmental disability. The Department is seeking an accomplished professional to represent the Office of Developmental Services in a wide variety of functions and capacities designed to develop and promote public policy initiatives that can lead to the establishment of a range of services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will work with community organizations, provider agencies, advocates, families, state agencies and other departmental staff to develop a workable plan that better directs Virginia’s available resources to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. This position will have a special focus on the development of housing and employment options for adults with developmental disabilities and will also be concerned other general development of sound developmental disability policy. This individual will serve in a key leadership position within the Office of Developmental Services and will serve as a member of a developmental services team of dedicated and creative professional and support staff operating within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: A college degree in a human services or special education field is preferred with experience working with individuals and families that is sufficient to demonstrate proven proficiencies in this area. Strong background and practical knowledge of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families at different stages of their lives and at different levels of need. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide audience of families, advocates, agency leadership, and elected officials when and where needed in both verbal and written language is essential. Working knowledge of employment and housing needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and possess strengths and/or experience in either of these areas. Ability to stay in command of emerging developments and research in the field of developmental disabilities and to help in the development of policy that may utilize new and proven strategies for supporting people accordingly. Working knowledge of state and federal government process and ability to read and understand government regulations. DMHMRSAS (DBHDD) Central Office values integrity, relationships, stewardship, balance and vision in all employees and supports a work philosophy consistent with the motto of “We support the people who support the people”.
Positions: #00445 Hiring Range: $55,000-$65,000
Apply online with the Recruitment Management System at http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Only accepting online applications. This position is open until filled. DMHMRSAS is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
Posted May 20, 2009
The Auburn School is a dynamic new private school. We offer a highly professional work environment, coupled with a powerful social mission: educating intellectually-engaged students with social and communication difficulties, such as Asperger’s syndrome and non-verbal learning differences. Auburn will open to serve grades 1—8. We are searching for full-time teachers.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
Strong track record of successful teaching experience
Experience with Asperger’s syndrome, autism and/or NVLD strongly preferred
Experience with multisensory instruction and assistive learning technologies also helpful
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Full benefits, including health, dental, and retirement
Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@theauburnschool.org. See our website for more information: www.theauburnschool.org
Posted March 19, 2009
Richmond House, a private, non-profit organization, which provides residential living for adults who can live independently with support, is seeking a LEAD COUNSELOR. This position reports to the Executive Director. Click here to view complete details of this position and contact Wes Haddaway at wes@missionrichmond.org for more information and to apply. You can learn more about Richmond House at www.richmondhouse.org
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