Put your passion and energy to work improving the lives of people with autism and make a difference that will make you proud. You'll enjoy variety, rewarding interactions with students, clients, and colleagues—as well as opportunities to learn and grow.
Join the staff at one of our three Charlottesville locations: James C. Hormel School (JCH), Outpatient Behavioral Services (OBS), and the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services (CAAAS).
The VIA Adult Services (ADS) Adult Program Instructor 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 Instructor 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.
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The Adult Services (ADS) Job Coach works collaboratively with the Adult Services Program Coordinator to help adults with disabilities learn, accommodate, and perform their work duties. The Adult Services Job Coach will help job seekers develop both specific job tasks and interpersonal skills that are necessary in the workplace.
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The Virginia Institute of Autism is seeking a school nurse. This position administers basic health care and first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children. The school nurse collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements. Student medication administration and management according to all state laws is also a part of the daily schedule.
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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.
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 and supervision 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!
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 has a current opening for a full-time 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!
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 may involve a combination of in clinic and in home sessions. It involves working with students who exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behavior and participation in community outings. receive intensive hands-on training, including the required training and supervision for the Registered Behavior Technician credential. The position is a full time position with benefits.
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. 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 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 and/or relevant experience preferred in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Human Development or related field.
VIA has a current opening for a full-time Outpatient Behavioral Supervisor (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 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.
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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 School-Based Behavior Support Coach is seeking candidates for a School-Based Behavior Technician. This position will work under the supervision of the School-Based Supervisor to help develop and implement behavioral programming in a variety of public and private school environments. The School-Based Behavior Technician 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.
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The Outpatient Behavioral Services (OBS) Administrative Client Services Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Director of Outpatient Programs, performs, coordinates and oversees the offfice administrative work within the OBS departments. This work will include session scheduling, client administration, managing staff absenteeism and client coverage for the four departments of OBS which are applied behavior analysis core services, speech, psychological and school-based services.
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