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.
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 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.
The Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA) seeks a Director of Strategic Communications. The Director reports directly to VIA’s President and CEO and works closely with the leadership team, program directors, and others throughout the organization to support VIA’s mission. The Director will develop and implement creative and measurable communications and marketing plans that encompass advertising, public relations, market research, publications, digital/social media, events, media relations, fundraising, and other aspects of strategic marketing and communications. A strong writer with sound judgment, the Director understands and promotes internal and external strategic communications to assist in achieving the organization’s program growth, development, and revenue goals. The Director will also serve as VIA’s chief media strategist.
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!
The Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) develops and implements clinical intervention for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and/or related disabilities who experience communication deficits. Treatment occurs primarily in the Outpatient clinic space; however may occur in the home or school-based environment as needed. The SLP provides intervention related to all areas of communication and provides parent and staff consult and training as needed. The SLP takes an active role in ensuring all communication services are delivered in accordance with current evidence-based practices and are provided in an ethical manner. The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works collaboratively with Behavior Analysts, Clinical Psychologists, and Registered Behavior Technicians as appropriate. The Outpatient SLP maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Services.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 behavior intervention services in the clinic, in the home, or in the community for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
• Implement educational and clinical behavioral programs as directed by the Outpatient Behavior Analyst
• Collect data, as directed by the Outpatient Behavior Analyst, during every session
• Collaborate with BCBA Supervisor in developing individualized goals and objectives for home and/or community-based programs for each individual on caseload
• Maintain and modify client materials (e.g., data notebooks, teaching materials) as directed by the Outpatient Behavior Analyst and VIA policy
• Conduct caregiver training as necessary
• Attend regular team meetings with the Outpatient Behavior Analyst to review client progress
• Complete all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by Supervisor
• Maintain a billable caseload of as required by the program director hours per week and document billable hours according to VIA policy and state and federal regulation
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.
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 building the future of autism services. Join us.
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.
