Help Wanted (Virginia)

Program Specialist I/II & In-Home Specialist

At Matthew’s Center we offer the opportunity to work in a professional and collaborative environment. Our commitment to involve families in the educational, social, and behavioral development of their children leads to positive life outcomes.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST provides educational and behavioral consultative services. PART-TIME positions available in the Northern VA and Fredericksburg areas. Mileage reimbursement. Flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends. $19 - $29/hr based on credentials. Min. 2 years exp. working with children with autism or related disabilities plus: Level I: Bachelor’s degree & BCABA or Level II: Master’s degree & BCBA or successful completion of BCBA within 2 years of placement in the position. BA Supervision Available.

Apply by sending resume to Julie Crabtree at jcrabtree@matthewscenter.org

IN-HOME SPECIALIST teaches basic personal, life, communication, socialization, and academic skills. In addition to providing our students with learning opportunities, we also provide fun support to our students during respite services that allow our students’ families to take a much needed break. PART-TIME positions available in the Northern VA and Fredericksburg areas. Mileage reimbursement. Flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends. $12 - $16/hr based on experience. Min. 1 year exp. working with individuals with special needs. Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Apply by sending resume to Lindsay Hauer at lhauer@matthewscenter.org

Embrace challenge and experience the gratification and rewards of having a positive impact on a child’s life. Positions include excellent training and supervision, allow for involvement in a multi-disciplinary team of treatment professionals, afford an outstanding opportunity for professional development and growth, and provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

Matthew's Center is a private provider of educational services for individuals with autism and related disabilities. Our programs include a 12 month Day School, After School Care, and In-Home Services. http://www.matthewscenter.org

Tutor: Wanted Immediately

Tutor/s with an interest in Autism for Benjamin: 3 ¼ years old/ Classic Autism. Sociable, bright, some speech; loves colors, numbers, letters, singing, dancing & art; has most difficulty with: auditory processing, hypo-sensitivity & delayed echolalia.

Fees: Negotiable
Lessons: at home preferred
Transportation: expenses reimbursed
Location: Culpeper County address/Orange County schools/ 5 miles from Commonwealth Park

Please call Carolyn (Mother): 540-423-1714

Attendant/Caregiver For Male Autistic Teen

Looking for an individual to work w/ special needs male after school focusing on social and life skills in South Stafford. Approx. hours 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours vary and some weekends if desired. Candidate must be a US citizen that is 18 years of age. Must be able to drive and a non-smoker. Will be subject to a criminal history and background checks. Starting @ $11.14 an hour. Experience w/ special needs individuals a plus but is not necessary. For further details, please contact Gail or Tom Irwin at 540.899.6123.

Personal Attendant for Autistic Teenager

I am Melissa Delaney, mother of a 13-year old autistic boy. We live in the Holleybrooke subdivision of Spotsylvania. Our son, RH, has been attending The Faison School for Autism in Richmond since 2005. He has been approved for participation in the state's DD Waiver Program. One of the benefits he has been approved for is 20 hours a week of personal attendant (PA) support and 720 hours of respite care per year.  Our first applicant for the job backed out at the last minute and we are trying to locate suitable candidates.
     One of the suggestion given by our case manager was to contact the university and see if they had any education or psychology students who might want to gain experience working with an autistic child.  The hours will be flexible as we have two other sons (9 and 11) and one on the way in June. The position is compensated at $11.14 per hour, paid every two weeks by the State of Virginia. Applicants are subject to criminal background child registry checks (state requirement).
     Below is a basic description of the duties associated with the position. If you have any students interested have them contact me or my husband (Roy) at 540-786-8990. We are willing to hire more than one PA for added flexibility - splitting hours, accounting for back up, etc. Please let us know if there is a more appropriate method for asking for this type of support. We appreciate any other ideas you may have on potential applicants.

Personal Attendant (PA) needed to assist 13-year old Autistic boy with with daily activities. PA must be 18-years old. The PA must be willing to do the following:

Assist with play activities (puzzles, board games, coloring)

Assist with physical activities (walking, bicycling, catch)
Assist in attending extracurricular activities (Boy Scout meetings, events)

Assist with basic toileting needs

Assist in eating properly (make sure he is aware that food has been provided, proper use of utensils, remind him to clean up)

Assist with proper wear of clothing

Assist with attending siblings' sporting events as a spectator

Provide for basic safety

Additional duties as negotiated (respite care provider, etc.)

Sincerely,
Melissa Delaney

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