Whether we are teaching a child to communicate, giving a teenager the social skills to make a friend for the first time, or helping an adult live, work and play as an active part of the community, staff members at VIA dedicate their passion and energy to improving the lives of people with autism.
The overall role of the Administrative Assistant at the James C. Hormel School is to welcome visitors and members of the public to Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA). Additionally, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for various office tasks and administrative support to the Director of the James C. Hormel School. The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the Director of the James C. Hormel School. Signing bonus of $1,000 applicable!
VIA has a current opening for a full-time BCBA on their JCH School team! We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, talented person who is dedicated to helping people overcome the challenges of autism.
The BCBA ensures that students are taught adaptive, meaningful skills across a wide variety of modalities using instructional methods based on empirically-supported practices, balance programs across behavioral teaching methods, provide program monitoring and support, provide family members with regular and frequent data summarizing the student’s progress on IEP goals, actively collaborate with special education staff, participate in applied research protocols.
Qualifications include master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology or related field; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; valid Virginia license in Behavior Analysis; extensive knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based strategies for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
We offer a fun, supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits program!
VIA has a current opening for a full-time Outpatient Program Supervisor on their Outpatient Behavioral Services team! We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, talented person who is dedicated to helping people overcome the challenges of autism.
The Program Supervisor consults, provides training to caregivers, conducts behavioral evaluations of clients and designs behavior and individual support plans for clients. This position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, communicating and continually evaluating the effectiveness of functional assessments, behavioral evaluations, behavior plans and individual education plans for clients on their caseload. This role also educates, observes, assesses, and supervises the educational activities and service delivery of Outpatient program staff. The Program Supervisor maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Services.
Qualifications include master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology or related field; Board Certified Behavior Analyst; valid Virginia license in Behavior Analysis; extensive knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based strategies for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The JCH School Clinical Director supervises the provision of behavior change services and ensures that the behavior change services specified in each student’s IEP and behavior support plans are delivered. The Clinical Director, as part of a team, is responsible for overseeing behavioral assessment protocols and ensuring that behavior change interventions are designed and modified based on empirical evidence. The Clinical Director is also responsible for current and new program development and adherence to regulatory requirements and all VIA policies and procedures. Working with the Director of Educations Services at JCH, Assistant Director of Special Education, and Curriculum & Compliance Coordinator, the Clinical Director ensures that the students’ IEP goals and Behavior Support Plans are effectively implemented, monitored and met. Additionally, the Clinical Director ensures students receive the highest quality service through staff training and development, adherence to VIA’s policy and procedures, implementation of quality assurance protocols, effective communication with parents, school districts and outside agencies, and improving public relations.
The Virginia Institute of Autism’s psychological services are expanding and looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the team! This is an excellent opportunity for an evidence-based psychologist with demonstrable training and experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and comorbid mood disorders and behavioral challenges. A cognitive behavioral orientation that includes strong experience with behavioral interventions is required; comfort with assisting in services for both young children and adolescents and their caregivers is preferred.
Suitable candidates will be organized, flexible, self-disciplined, and work well within a team approach. Substantial benefits include 100% employer paid employee only health insurance, retirement plan with up to 4% match, continuing education, and more.
VIA has current openings for Instructors at their James C. Hormel School. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, talented people who are dedicated to helping people overcome the challenges of autism.
Instructors work one-on-one with students, and their primary role is to implement the academic and behavioral programs (specific to each student) set forth by the Classroom Supervisor. All Instructors receive intensive hands-on training, including the required training for the Registered Behavior Technician credential. Positions are full time, Monday - Friday.
A high school diploma is required (bachelor’s degree preferred) and prior experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license.
Benefits for Full Time Employees are as follows:
Starting Salary $30,500 with a $2,000 bonus upon successful completion of RBT Certification, as early as 90 days after hire! Signing bonus of $1,000 applicable!
VIA is excited to be growing our Outpatient Speech Therapy department. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech Language Pathologist to work with our clients in the clinic setting. Join an innovative and growing team to deliver evaluation and intervention for a wide-range of communication areas, with focus on the autism population. The job provides opportunities to collaborate with VIA’s expert Behavior Analysis and Psychology Services staff to build a comprehensive treatment plan that changes lives for our clients and their families. The position is full-time, Monday-Friday. The Outpatient SLP maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Services.
Benefits are as follows:
The Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with the Classroom Supervisor in achieving the best possible outcomes for the students served and in creating a culture of excellence at the James C. Hormel School. He/she contributes to student programming by working in partnership with the BCBA for IEP development and implementation, program monitoring, parent and classroom communication, and summarizing student progress for reporting purposes.
VIA is seeking candidates for the Adult Services Instructor (ADSI) position. The API provides direct instruction to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities within a classroom or community-based setting using the principles of applied behavior analysis. The ADSI will work with other VIA Adult Services staff to collect dataon adult performance and may graph data and prepare learning materials and curriculum as requested by the Adult Services Program Coordinator.
A high school diploma is required (bachelor’s degree preferred) and prior experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license.
Benefits for Full Time Employees are as follows:
Starting Salary $30,500 with a $2,000 bonus upon successful completion of RBT Certification, as early as 90 days after hire! Signing bonus of $1,000 applicable!
VIA is seeking candidates for part-time Outpatient (OBS) Behavioral Technicians. The OBS behavior technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed Behavior Analyst, provides 1:1 applied behavior analysis services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. The direct service hours are provided on a block schedule.
This is a part-time position. Consistent availability for blocks following the OBS schedule is preferred. Blocks are as follows: 9:00 - 12:00, 1:00 - 3:00; and 3:30 - 5:30.
Bachelor's degree required, preferred in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Human Development or related field.
At VIA, we work in an inspirational environment and consistently seek excellence, for our students, clients, staff and leadership. Our tagline sums up our mission and our commitments: Bridging Science and Service to Build a Brighter Future.
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We are located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia, consistently ranked among the top places to live. Situated approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, DC and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia, Charlottesville offers a wide variety of cultural, social and recreational opportunities. Our region is home to the VIrginia Film Festival, the Virginia Festival of the Book, the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and numerous destination wineries and breweries.
