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Opportunities for career growth
Conference attendance
Collaboration with major universities
Enjoy outstanding benefits:
Nine weeks paid time off per year
100% paid health insurance (for employees)
100% paid life and long-term disability insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
Health and flexible spending account
Continuing education and training
Tuition reimbursement
Health club discount
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100 miles from Washington, DC
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Explore Current Openings
Make a difference in the lives of students, clients, consumers, and their families. Join the staff at one of our three Charlottesville locations: James C. Hormel School (JCH) our day school serving students 6-22 years old, Outpatient Behavioral Services (OBS) providing early intervention skills and strategies to clients ages 2 - 21, and the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services (CAAAS) serving our post high students and day support services for adults aged 22 and older.
VIA is hiring Behavior Technicians for all three locations. No prior experience is necessary and the required trainings and supervision to become a Registered Behavior Technician will be provided on the job at no cost to the new hire!
Adult Services Behavior Technician
The VIA Adult Services (ADS) Behavior Technician 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 ADS Behavior Technician will work with other VIA faculty to collect data on adult performance and may graph data and prepare learning materials and curriculum as requested by the ADS Program Coordinator.
Want to know more about this position? CLICK HERE to see the full job description and apply!
CAAAS Home and Community Support Coach
The Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services (CAAAS) is seeking a Home and Community Support Coach (HCSC). This position will help individuals with autism achieve meaningful outcomes and improve their quality of life. Supports will be provided in a variety of community settings, but particularly in the clients' home setting. The HCSC work location and schedule are highly variable and dependent upon the daily staffing needs of several different home locations.
JCH Behavior Technician
VIA has current openings for Behavior Technicians at the James C. Hormel School. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, talented people who are dedicated to helping people overcome the challenges of autism.
Behavior Technicians 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 Behavior Technicians receive intensive hands-on training, including the required training and supervision for the Registered Behavior Technician credential upon hire. 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:
- 100% Employer paid Health Insurance (Employee only coverage)
- 100% Employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Group Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- General Leave (paid time off) in addition to 6 weeks of paid holiday leave
- Tuition Reimbursement available
- Reduced Health Club Membership with payroll deduction (YMCA)
Starting Salary $31,400 with a $2,000 bonus upon successful completion of RBT Certification, as early as 90 days after hire! Signing bonus of $1,000 applicable!
JCH School Special Education Teacher
The Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 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.
Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
VIA has a current opening for a full-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)! 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!
OBS Behavior Technician
The Outpatient Behavioral Services (OBS) Behavior Technician, under the direct supervision of a licensed Behavior Analyst, provides 1:1 ABA services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. The hours of direct service are provided through out the day and technicians are expected to bill 25 to 30 hours per week. This position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participation in community outings. All new hires will receive intensive hands-on training upon hire, including the required training and supervision for the Registered Behavior Technician credential. The position is a full time position with benefits.
Starting Salary $31,400 with a $2,000 bonus upon successful completion of RBT Certification, as early as 90 days after hire! Signing bonus of $1,000 applicable!
OBS Part-Time Behavior Technician
VIA is seeking candidates for part-time Outpatient (OBS) Behavioral Technicians. New hires receive intensive hands-on training, including the required training and supervision for the Registered Behavior Technician credential.
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, hourly position. Consistent hourly availability is preferred.
Bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience preferred in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Human Development or related field.
OBS Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
VIA has a current opening for a full-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 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 BCBA 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 BCBA maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Clinical 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.
OBS Child and Adolescent Therapist
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 a clinician 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 evidence-based 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.
CLICK HERE for more information and to apply!
OBS School-Based Behavior Support Coach
The School-Based Behavior Support Coach is seeking candidates for a School-Based Behavior Support Coach. This position will work under the supervision of the Associate Director of School-Based Services to help develop and implement behavioral programming in a variety of public and private school environments. The School-Based Behavior Support Coach collaborates directly with school system administrators and related service providers regarding student progress and needs.
This is a full-time position, responsible for maintaining a weekly billable caseload.
CLICK HERE for more information and to apply!
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